Blog it!

What are you waiting for?

Why Blogging?

February 16, 2006 by · 16 Comments · In-service Workshop

Listen to our friend Paddy in Portugal

  • Writing for a real audience
  • Extra practice of reading and writing
  • Creation of somebody’s or a group’s own multimedia environment
  • Students’ work can be read by their peers
  • It builds up a sense of community
  • The practice of English goes beyond the classroom
  • The online environment encourages shy students to express themselves
  • Students can get replies from all over the world
  • Relatives and friends can see what is being done in the classroom
  • No technical expertise needed
  • It enhances Creativity
  • It is a rich learning space

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    Are you ready to dive in? Or are you a non-believer?

    Blogging as Online Journals

    February 16, 2006 by · 1 Comment · In-service Workshop

    • Expressing ideas, thoughts, feelings
    • Sharing photos and files
    • Building communities
    • Very personal

    Bené’s

    Claudia Bellusci’s

    Ewan’s

    Have you ever built one or written on a friend’s blog?

     

    Blogging in the EFL Classroom

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    Can you think of different Blog applications in the classroom?

    Blogging – Professional Development

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    • Sharing ideas, tips, feelings, experiences
    • Discussing online readings
    • Commenting on presentations
    • Building communities with other teachers and professionals
    • Being in touch with teachers from all over the world
    • Finding partners to work on collaborative projects

    Becoming a Webhead

    Scrapbooking Project

    Audioblogs – Listen and Speak

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  • Adding voice to leave a message, comment, thought
  • Practice of oral communication for students
  • Teaching

    • Check the examples:

    Paddy’s Podomatic – An example of Kids’ production

    Bee on Blogs – Talking to an Audience

    Hornby Summer School – Interviews

    Teacher John´s Podcast – Teaching English

    Helpful Tips to start Blogging

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  • Start with your own blog. Test it, ask friends to reply, use the tools available
  • Take a look at other blogs. Check their layout and content.
  • Comment on other people’s blog to see how it works.
  • Start small.
  • Choose a special group or project to begin blogging
  • Don’t use the blog as a replication of your classroom. Go beyond!
  • Ask for help. Don’t be afraid to show you don’t know.
  • Remember your students may know more about blogging than you. Explore the talents.
  • Take risks trying out different uses for the blog
  • Blogs ask for interactivity. Find different ways to build a class community.
  • Blogs are about content. Don’t correct form. Let your students express themselves and use their creativity.
  • Find your blog voice and tone.
  • Blogs are a great reflective tool. Encourage students to use their critical thinking skills.
  • Don’t use copyrighted images.
  • Keep it fresh. Update it.
  • Learn about RSS feeds as a step further.

    • Any other helpful tip?

    Blog it!

    February 16, 2006 by · No Comments · In-service Workshop

    Try Blogger – intuite and user-friendly

    Listen to Graham and find out why there are so many teachers getting involved in blogging.

    Your Impressions

    February 16, 2006 by · 8 Comments · In-service Workshop

    Please, take a minute to reflect on what you’ve learned about blogs.

    Are you willing to give it a try?

    Would you use it in the classroom, for personal expression, or for professional development?

    What else do you need to start blogging?

    Feel free to write a comment, suggestion, ideas in the “comment area”.

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