1. Nonfiction Blogging in the English Classroom Lynn Mittler MICDS, St. Louis, MO

2. Overview http://lynnmittler.wikispaces.com/ Your experiences Challenges of blogging Types of blogging Andyp UK

3. Reasons for blogging Develop thoughts Exhibit understanding Exercise writing and thinking skills Develop an audience Provide opportunity for feedback from teacher and/or peers Learn from others

5. Why Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence Agility and Adaptability Initiative and Entrepreneurialism Effective Oral and Written Communication Assessing and Analyzing Information Curiosity and Imagination

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7. Student Blogs: Assignment Based http://blogs.micds.org/lmittler/

8. Student Generated Blogs 10th Grade Non-Fiction Assignment Atlantic Monthly http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/current Economist http://www.economist.com/ Scope: What is the focus of the content of the magazine? Why types of articles does it include? What are the subjects of their blogs? Purpose: What is the purpose of this magazine? To persuade the reader to do something? Inform the reader? Prove something? Audience: Who is the intended audience for this magazine? How can you tell? Objectivity: What point of view does the magazine and its writers represent? Are there topics or advertisements that help you determine this? On your personal blog, assess the scope, purpose, audience and objectivity of each of the five sites that you visit.

9. Student Generated Blogs Further Steps: Close Reading of Magazine Business Proposal White Fella

11. Each post contains hotlinks to at least three things you reference

12. Each post references at least one other source on your topic or source that inspired your post

13. Each post contains at least two quotes from sources or other experts on your topic

14. Each post is carefully proofread, edited and revised

15. Each post contains an image that is obtained with creative commons licensing and is appropriately cited. The image should enhance your message. (something representational or symbolic, not just a direct image)Images can be obtained at: Creativecommons.org Compfight.com (make sure creative commons images are selected)

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18. Personal Interest Student Blogs

19. Student Generated Blogs

20. Student Generated Blogs

21. The Art of Commenting Takes training just like any other skill Be clear on your expectations of these comments: purpose, language, frequency Help students avoid the “critical” comment Require students to offer “something new” to the discussion

22. Assessing and Scaffolding Structure takes time to build Has to be meaningful to students Feedback must offer new things to consider Great resource on the wiki

23. Podcasts: Garageband

24. Podcast: Audacity

25. Podcast Requirements Requirements: Each podcast will be between 3-5 minutes long. Podcasts will be produced on computers in Olson 218 using Garageband. Podcasts will be written and rehearsed in advance. Students will listen to previous podcasts in order to not repeat previously recorded material. Make sure to cite any material you use in your research for your podcast. In addition to the completed podcast file (.mp3), you will submit your script and any works cited necessary. Suggestions: Listen to other podcasts from other sources to determine what you find appealing. Listen to how others bring their topics alive. Make an outline of the elements of your story you want to communicate. Consider arranging the order of your story in a way that will capture your listener’s attention. Perhaps start in the middle of the story, go back to the beginning to offer background information and then return to the finish. Consider recording smaller chunks to as to avoid mistakes as you speak. Feel free to interview or add music, if appropriate, to vary your podcast.

26. Getting the word out:Creating Audience Frogmiller

27. PLN: Twitter

28. PLN: Twitter

29. PLN: Twitter

30. Modeling: Teacher Blog

31. Creating a blog

32. Creating a blog

33. Creating a blog

34. Creating a blog: elements Voice Hotlinks Images: compfight.com Length Mr. Geoff

35. Following Blogs Students others

36. RSS Feeds

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42. Have a great summer! Keep thinking Surf around Write your own Ben Heine