for August 13, 2012 Simple K12 webinar Additional resources here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o-rLJY2PxlznDD2bzCNkaNwGfw6w015P-WIey43Rduw/edit

1. getting your school started with
blogging
Lyn Hilt * @l_hilt * http://lynhilt.com
lynhilt@gmail.com

2. resources for today’s webinar found here:
http://tinyurl.com/bloggingLH
blogging blogging blogging

3. A blog...
• is a form of communication
• is a website with entries called posts
•includes features such as comments and
hyperlinked text to increase user interactivity
• can include embedded images and HTML
• is easy to set up and maintain!

4. Why blog?
• Develop and strengthen communication skills
• Great platform for reflection
• Interactive: two-way communication encouraged
• Writing shared with an authentic audience
• Promotes digital citizenship and building a positive digital
footprint
• Collaborative opportunities and global connections

7. Which platform to use?

8. Setting the stage.

9. Preparing students.

10. Parents as partners.

11. For admin to consider.
• Accounts and passwords
• Student blogging guidelines/district policies
• Sharing permissions
• Approval processes for posts and comments
• Managing and sharing feeds - RSS is your friend

13. Resources shared.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3290/2855720793_7d22db791e.jpg
http://suewaters.com/category/tips-for-better-blogging/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelinlibrarian/317055520/
http://www.techlearning.com/default.aspx?tabid=67&entryid=479
http://suewaters.com/files/2009/10/bloggingcycle.jpg
http://studenthacks.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/blogging.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomashawk/4595386436/
http://roccapuccia.com/2012/01/blogging-mantra/keep-calm-and-blog-2/
http://jasonrenshaw.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83452d45869e2015438246251970c-800wi

14. Thanks for joining me!
Contact me with any
questions or needs!
Lyn Hilt
@l_hilt on Twitter
Blog: http://lynhilt.com
Email:
lynhilt@gmail.com