October 15

Class Blogging Intro

With our blogs up and running I wanted to give you a little more information about the platform we use, the safety of the blogs, and how we will be using them to extend our classroom learning.

First, we, as well as all Elanco classes who use blogs, use a blogging platform called EduBlogs. This is a blogging platform created specifically for students. Using this platform allows me the teacher to control anything that is posted or commented on any of the students blogs. It also allows for easy access to many other class blogs across the country and even the world! Although it is easy access for other EduBlog users, anyone else cannot access the blogs unless they have the exact URL of the blog. This allows for a great experience interacting with many other students from around the world, but ensures it is done in a safe environment.

Students enjoy blogs because it gives meaning to their writing. They now have an audience for what they write more than just their teacher and whoever reads it at home. It allows people from all over the world to read and give feedback on their work. As the year goes on we will learn of other ways to communicate our messages on our blogs. We will also take part in a Edublogs worldwide “Blog Challenge” that allows for constant interaction with students across the world!

I strongly believe in blogging for students because it allows them to “show off” their writing, learn important internet safety skills, and promote creativity and problem solving all through a safe environment. The school district, EduBlogs, and I make sure this is a completely safe learning experience for students on the internet.

If you ever have any questions about our blogging please do not hesitate to email me at cody_straub@elanco.org or call the school and ask for me.

 

Thank you for all of your support!

 

Mr. Cody Straub

 


Posted October 15, 2019 by cstraub in category Uncategorized

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