Blog+This

 Name: Kim Janvrin Gaggle.Net, Account Representative, Trainer Session Topic/Title: Blog This!

Description of the Presentation Blogs are an ever increasingly popular form of expression. Learn how to use Gaggle Blogs to encourage student writing and creativity. You ’ll also learn how your own Blog can improve parent and student communication.

Learning Goals and Objectives for Presentation: By the end of the session the participants will be able to – Create a Teacher Blog Add images and URL Links to Blogs Control settings for student safety Share Blogs with target audiences Apply the use of Blogs in curricular areas Maryland Technology Standards: Students Grades K-12 4.A.1a) Use communication tools (such as email, discussion boards, online conferences, Learning Management Systems, portfolios) to gather information, share ideas, and respond to questions 1.A.1b) Explore and use a variety of input and output devices effectively and efficiently for academic, personal, and work related purposes 3.0 Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Use a variety of technologies for learning and Collaboration Teachers II.A.1) Use telecommunications to collaborate with peers, parents, colleagues, administrators, and/or experts in the field II.B.2) Use productivity tools to publish information II.B.3) Use multiple digital sources to communicate information online