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Stands for Web Log (weblog) and is called Blog
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Easily created, easily updateable Web sites that
allow authors to publish instantly to the Internet from any Internet
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“A weblog is a coffeehouse conversation in
text, with references as required.”-- Rebecca Blood, The
Weblog Handbook |
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Blog – a noun and a verb |
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Blogger - the author of a blog. |
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People who post new journal entries to their
blog may often say they blogged today, they blogged it to their site, or
that they still have to blog. |
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The writings are called “entries” or “posts,”
and generally appear in reverse chronological order |
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Entries of a certain age often disappear and are
usually archived. |
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1. Usually maintained by one person |
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2. Written in a conversational manner |
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3. Updated frequently (daily basis) |
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4. Provides context by linking to sites on the
Internet |
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Basic- short items about a particular topic |
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Group- multiple writers contributing items |
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Family and Friends- planning for family events,
sharing experiences |
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Collaborative- colleagues working on projects |
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Photo- or audio or video |
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Community- sharing local news and events |
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Business- within organizations; sometimes
to
attract visitors |
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Knowledge- to manage information in a group |
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Early-adopters are beginning to explore the use
of the genre as a teaching/learning tool in educational environments around
the world. |
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Example from Will Richardson from New Jersey
Hunterdon Central Regional High School |
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Students were each assigned two posts: |
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Chapter Summaries |
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Character Sketches |
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Artistic Interpretation |
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Historical Events |
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Symbols and Themes |
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Class Discussion Summaries |
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Choose how many additional comments (of quality)
to post: 4 = D, 10 = A |
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“Dear Students, |
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It is an exceptionally nice honor to have
you reading my novel in your Modern American Literature class! I'm
extremely impressed with your weblog, which I've been following. What fun
for the author to listen in on your discussions and see the wonderful and
provocative artistic interpretations that you've created. The experience
has opened my eyes to new ideas about my own work!...” |
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--Sue Monk Kidd |
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Parents’ online book club/Web log (http://weblogs.hcrhs.k12.nj.us/beesparents) |
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Parents read along with students and held their
own discussion |
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“I am thoroughly enjoying reading this book,
mostly because I enjoy discussing it with my son. We also encourage each
other to read which is great (what chapter are you on?). When he has
assignments to do he is actually better at them than I am so I don't help
him, but he can bounce ideas off me. This is a wonderful experience getting
involved in reading with him. “ |
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Similar issues with reading as kids: time |
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Reticent students participated in the discussion: |
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“I have to disagree with Brian's post saying
that Rosaleen does stupid things. To Rosaleen I don't think that she
believes that her actions are stupid. I think she is just trying to show
that you should stand up for yourself even if it involves you getting hurt.
In Rosaleen's mind she believed that it was first a lesson to Lily that you
should stand up for your principles and Rosaleen stood for the rights of
the black people. Secondly she had to stand up to the white men for
herself, she needed to show them that they can't just walk all over her and
keep her from participating in voting. So overall I don't believe that
Rosaleen was acting stupid, irresponsible, or anything of the sort. I think
she was standing for her principles and that is something to be looked
[well] upon not looked down on. “ |
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Helps students think through what they want to
talk about |
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Provides a way to “think aloud on paper” |
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Captures ideas inspired by what was read. |
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Helps students synthesize the many ideas
floating in the air. |
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Provides multiple interpretations of text. |
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Every “voice” has equal weight. |
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Barriers disappear. |
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Invites thoughtful response. |
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Student Learning Logs/Portfolios |
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Professional Development |
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Classroom Collaboration |
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Internal/External Communications |
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Research Logs with links to sources. |
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Best Practices |
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1. Access -- not all students have the same
amount of access |
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2. Time and Support -- planning and set-up take
time, and tech support is required. |
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3. Assessment -- what and how. |
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Notes
