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Step 4: Quality Commenting (IV)

 Commonly Asked Comment Questions    There are some commonly asked questions that we receive at Edublogs Support. Let’s break them down. How do you enable comments on pages?        Most Edublogs themes support comments on pages and by default comments are disabled on pages.       2. Why will not comments display on pages?                 Most Edublogs themes support comments on pages, however, there are a few themes that do not. If the theme you are using does not support comments on pages, and you would like this feature,then  you will need to use an alternative theme.       3. How do I make comments display on my homepage?       Traditionally comments are designed to be displayed under a post and you view the comments by clicking on the post title or the comments link.It is done this way because posts can have hundreds of comments and displaying them directly under a post on the post page can make it hard to read the comment. Most teachers display the comments on their

Step 4: Quality Commenting (lll)

 Six activities for developing commenting skills    Here are some suggestions for activities you can use to develop your students’ commenting skills. 1. Commenting videos.   Videos provide an excellent explanation of the blogging, the commenting process, the impact of quality blogging on student literacy, and the importance of writing as a part of a global audience. 2. Create commenting guidelines for your blog.   Facilitate a collaborative discussion with your students to create your own commenting guidelines. Remember, use others’ guidelines for ideas but don’t copy others work without permission and acknowledgement. Here are some examples of commenting guidelines to look for different age group:   Sometimes commenting guidelines have more of an academic focus, like these ones from the old English 10 blog. Heather Alexander’s TAG approach that she uses for her year 9-12 students could be used for any age. TAG stands for:              T ell them something you like about th

Step 4: Quality Commenting (ll)

 Teaching Quality Commenting Skills     If commenting skills are not taught and constantly reinforced , there can be a tendency for students to limit their comments to thing like: “ I like your blog”, or  “ Cool!!!”, “ Awsom! ( Awesome! “). While enthusiasm is high with these sorts of comments, students are not developing their literacy skills or having meaningful interactions with other members of the blogging community. Conversations in the comment section of a blog are such rich and meaningful learning experiences for students.Conversations begin with high quality comments. Blogging is an authentic avenue for developing students literacy skills, when you invest your time in teaching, modeling, revising, and promoting high quality writing of comments, students can make great gains in their overall literacy development. Set your standards high from the start and reap the rewards!  Developing strong commenting skills also provides a good foundation for when you move students on to

Step 4: Quality Commenting (l)

 How comments work    By default, comments are enabled on all newly created blogs, and a comment form will appear at the bottom of posts and pages where readers can respond to what you have written. Note : Comments are disabled on pages by default and can be enabled.  Approved comments are displayed under the individual post or page. You just click on the post title or the comment link to read the comments. Threaded comments allow readers to reply to other comments inline/nested which encourages better discussion and responses. Threaded comment on a post  (here is an example of a threaded comment on a post). Dealing with comments  : The great thing about comment is you have control over moderation and approval. Refer to the following support documents for more information on dealing with comments. Comment moderation  Approving comments (  to see  edublogs.org ) Examples of comments on class blogs   These examples of comments on class blogs to demonstrate just a few of t

Step 4: Teaching Quality Commenting Skills

  The aim of this step is to: 1. Explain how comments are used on class blogs. 2. Provide tips for teaching students quality commenting skills. Why   comments are important?  Kathleen Morris has shared some thoughts  on why comments count in a blog post: Comments turn your blog from a static space into an interactive space. They allow for back and forth conversation which can lead to a huge amount of learning. The fact that comments are not instantaneous ( like online chat ) can fuel deeper reflections, responses, and research. Comments allow for feedback, constructive criticism, and the adding of ideas and opinions to the original post. The content can grow and evolve. It can be encouraging for students to know they have an authentic audience who can connect with them. Commenting can be an ideal way for parents to  get involved in the classroom,( virtual parents helpers!) A single comment can be the start of a fantastic working relationship or friendship. You never know

Step 3: Your Task

 Your Task    The following tasks are your chance to ask a question, comment, and get involved! 1. Check out the post examples and then publish your first post. Leave a link to your first post in a comment so we can have a look at how you went. 2. Or, if you have already published a few posts , share an idea on how your introduced blogging to your students or how you are integrating blogging into your curriculum .   Netiquette , is the set of rules one follows when behaving properly online. I do not want they are very brilliant and hopeful in the work online, but easily influenced and grateful by the courtship. Our class rules for Digital Citizenship, the etiquette of computer networks, especially the Internet. The informal code of behavior on the Internet. But I recognize the saying ‘ his bark is worse than his bite’. 3. Read through the most recent comments in reply to this post and leave a response to another person’s comment. Task: Step 3  The code ( net+ etiquette) , i

Step 3:Write your first posts (lll)

 Commonly Asked Post Questions   Here the answers to commonly asked questions we receive into Edublogs Support: 1.  What does the “Not Found” message on my homepage mean?   By default, the front page of your blog is set to display your latest posts. If you delete the default “Hello World” post before you publish a new post then your front page will display ‘Nothing Found’, ‘404 - Not Found Error’ or something similar depending on the theme you are using. This message is displayed because there is nothing to display on your front page. 2. How do you delete the Hello World Post?   Every newly created blog is the same default layout with posts displayed on its home page with a “Hello World” post and ‘Sample’ page. You can delete this post at any time by going to Posts> All Posts. Remember if you delete all posts, and your homepage is your blog post page, you will see a “Not Found” message.To remove that message you just need to publish a new post by going to Posts> Add New. 3

Step 3: Write your first posts (ll)

 How to publish a post 1. Go to Posts> Add New. 2. Give your post a title and add your content. 3. Add your tags and categories. 4. When finished writing click Publish. 5. Now, your post will display on your blog so others can read! Introduction to the Visual Editor   The area where you write your post is by default in Visual Editing mode which uses WYSIWYG     ( What You See Is What You Get ) option for formatting. It works similar to any word processing software. Simply write your post, highlight any text you want to format and then click the appropriate button in the toolbar to add formatting such as bold, italics, number list. The Toolbar toggle icon is used to view the advanced formatting options including heading styles, underlining, font color, custom characters, undo, redo.  Your switch between Visual Editing mode and HTML editing mode by clicking on the Visual or Text tab. Putting it all together :PDF guide  Feel free to print the following PDF guide on ho

Step 3: Write your first posts (l)

 Who writes posts on class blogs?   Only teacher post: Students read posts and comment. Teacher may link to student blogs.   Only students post: Teacher assists, reads, offers feedback,etc.   Teachers and students post: Students may earn the right to guest post or all students might have the chance to post. Many teachers and educators with successful blogging programs use the following scaffolded approach: Blog skills ,    Post skills,     Commenting skills, 1. Class blog teacher post. 2. Class blog students guest post. 3. Some students earn blogs. 4. All students have blogs.  https://www.theedublogger.com https://www.theedublogger.com The progressive model As Kathleen Morris has used is as follows ( nearly as Jan Smith  says): “The big idea is to go slow to go fast. If you don’t lay the groundwork by building a community of trust, risk, support with your kids they fail big. Reading and commenting have to be the core, or else a  blog is just a digital bulletin board”.

Step 3: Write your first posts

 Introduction to post   In this step three you will be learning how Posts are used on class blogs. We will provide tips on how to write effective posts while teaching you how to publish your first posts. Posts are the heart and  soul of your blog. Your posts are where you will publish your main content such as: Showcases of students work Information about what has been happening in class Assignment information or learning resources   They are commonly displayed in reverse - chronological order with the most recent post at the top of the page. By default, your home page is your blog post page and this is where you will see your new posts published. If you look closely at a post you will set it is normally made up of: Post  : 1. Post title . This tells the reader what the post is about. Be specific. 2. Date   published .  You will normally see this displayed at the top of the post. 3. Written by   Most themes display the name of the post author. 4. Comments   Readers can clic

Step 2: Set up Pages (lV)

  Setting up page links    Some themes automatically add a link to pages in their top navigation while on other themes you need to add a pages widget or set up a custom menu to add the page links. Personally, I prefer to set up my top navigation using a custom menu as links in the  top navigation are easier for readers and it allows you to customize the links considerable more. Frequently   asked pages questions : (FAQs) There are some of questions around pages that we are commonly asked: 1. How do you enable comments on pages? : Most Edublogs themes support comments on pages and by default comments are disabled on pages. 2. Why will not comments display on pages?: Most of our themes support comments on pages however there are a few themes that do not. If the theme you are using doesn’t support comments on pages, and you would like this feature, then you will need to use an alternative theme. 3. What does the Nothing Found message on my front page mean?: By default, the front pa

Step 2: Set Up Pages (lll)

 Create your contact page with a contact form     Once you have decided what you want to include on your contact page, and if you want to use a contact form , it is just a case of creating a contact page. There are two ways you can create a contact form — via the Contact Form plugin or via the Formidable Pro plugin. Here’s an example of what the Contact Form looks like on Learning in 21  and also an example of what the Formidable Pro plugin contact form looks like on Unlocking the Universe . Note : The Formidable Pro plugin is available for pro blogs only. Other types of Pages   There are lots of different types of pages you can add to class blogs. The main things to remember are: Pages are best suited for information you rarely update such as your About, Contact, and Blogging Guidelines pages. Examples of pages Situations where you want students to discuss a question or topic are better suited to publish as a post and not a page. Assignment and homework information is n

Step 2: Set up Pages (ll)

 Examples of blogging guidelines    Check out the blogging and comments guidelines on the following class blog for ideas: 1. Huzzah is a grade 6 / 7 class from Canada. 2. Kathleen Morris’ created these guidelines for her primary Arts classes  3.The Avery Bunch is a technology class in Massachusetts  4. Kim Cofino created these guidelines for classes when teaching in Bangkok 5. Mrs. McNally’s Mumblings is a high school English class  Create your blogging guideline page   Once you have decided what you want to include in your rules and guidelines it is now just a case of publishing them on your blog as follows :  Go to pages>Add New.  Now just give your page a title, add your content and click Publish. Making Contact Easy  Those that visit your blog might also have a need to contact you. This makes it easier for parents to contact you and for other classes to connect with you. Many teachers choose to create an entirely separate “Contact” page to go with the “About

Step 2: Set Up Pages (l)

  Visual editor overview    The area where you write your pages and posts is by default in Visual Editing mode , which uses What You See Is What You Get (WYSIWYG) option for formatting. It works similar to any word processing software. Simply write your post, highlight any text you want to format, and then click the appropriate button on the toolbar to add formatting such as bold, italics, or a numbered list. The Toolbar Toggle icon is used to view the advanced formatting options in the second row including heading styles, underlining , font color, custom characters, undo, redo. You switch between Visual Editing mode and HTML editing mode by clicking on the Visual or Text tab. Text or HTML editing mode is not something beginner bloggers need to worry about. Why have blogging guidelines?  There are two key reasons why guidelines are an essential part of your blog: 1. Internet Safety. 2. Ensuring High Standards of Writing.   These apply to students, parents, and all of your b

Step 2: Set Up Pages

 The second step is about setting up pages. We will help you understand how pages are used on class blogs. We will then show how to set up an about page, guidelines page, and contact  page on your class  blog. Introduction to pages  Pages on blogs are normally used for information that you want to share with your readers but don’t expect to update frequently. Blog post Vs Page  The main things to remember are: 1. Pages are best suited for information you rarel update such as your About , Contact, and Blogging Guideline  pages. 2. Situations where you want students discuss a question or topic are better suited to publish as a post and not on a page. 3. Assignment and homework information is normally best published as posts and not on a page. 4. Too many pages can make information harder to manage and find. Why you need an About Page?  You never know how someone might find your blog — Google Search, Twitter, Facebook, or a link from somewhere else. One of the first things

Step1: Your Task

 2. Read through the most recent comments in reply to this step and leave a response to another one.   It is around to Kathleen Morris, because the comprehension of the questions about the posts are documented about what you are reading. Explore new ideas and sharing resources for building your good profile. I think she connects with others. I agree with the blog and definitely as some great ideas.

Step1: Set up your class blog(lV)

 Upload custom header image    Almost all our themes include an option to upload your own custom image header. A custom image header is a great way of adding your “ own personal touch “ to your class blog. Upload background image    On many themes, much like custom header images, you can add images to your blog’s background. A background image is another great way of adding that personal touch to your class blog. Frequently Asked theme Questions (FAQs) 1. Can I upload my own theme?  Because of the way blog platforms like Edublogs, Wordpress.com, and Blogger work, you can only use the themes provided and can’t upload your own custom themes. Most themes are designed to work on single installs and many don’t work or can have compatibility issues on blog platforms. 2. How do I change the font color, font size, and text color?   Some themes have extensive theme customization options, which aren’t supported by the theme customizer. They often include options to change font color, fo

Términos y condiciones de uso (“MediaMarkt”)

 “Condiciones de Uso, Big Data y Economía de la red”. (1ª edición) INTEF: Instituto Nacional de Tecnologías Educativas y Formación del profesorado  #CuandoAceptasDIG- Se Consciente de los datos que proporcionas a los proveedores de servicios en línea  Términos y Condiciones de un servicio en línea Condiciones de Uso  Reto  (hacer un click, Condiciones de Uso.p df ) El objetivo de este NOOC, “ Condiciones de Uso , Big Data y Economía de la red ”, ser consciente de que todos los datos personales y los contenidos que se publican en la nube son almacenados por la empresa o institución que oferta el servicio y adquirir conocimientos básicos sobre la economía de la red y el Big Data . Tablero de Pinterest del NOOC. Tablero Pinterest del NOOC ¿ Quien utiliza el Big Data en Educación ?  El Big Data afecta a las organizaciones de prácticamente todas las industrias. Vea cómo cada industria se puede beneficiar con esta gran cantidad de información.  Los educadores equi

Step 1: Set up your Class Blog(lll)

 Update your profile    Your profile page is where you can control the global settings for your username including where you set up your display name, change your password and email address. It is worth spending time quickly learning how to update your profile so you will be to explain the steps to your students.   Your profile is most commonly used to update display name, password and email address so we will focus on this. You will notice there are lots of personal settings options in your profile and you can read more about each personal setting   there. Customize your blog theme and update your profile Upload your user Avatar   Your avatar is an online representation of you. The user  “avatar” is also known as your comment avatar. You upload the user avatar via Users > Your Avatar and it displays in places where you leave comments and next to posts you publish on some themes.  The default avatar set in Settings >Discussions  is automatically displayed next to comm

Step 1: Set up your Class blog(ll)

  Blog URL (Domain)     During the creation of your blog, you have to select a URL for it. When you want others to visit your blog you give them the URL link of your blog. Think carefully about your blog URL. For example, the URL for the Teacher Challenge blog is http :// teacherchallenge . edublogs . org   Once your blog has an established audience you are less likely to want to change your blog URL. Ideally ,you want to keep your blog URL short, easy to remember , and flexible so you can reuse your URL for several years. Blog Title   Your blog title is one of the first things a reader sees when visiting your blog. Choose a name that reflects the purpose  of your class blog and is something your students can relate to. But do not stress too much! You can always change your blog title any time via Settings >General in your dashboard. Blog Privacy   Blog Privacy controls who can and can not view your blog. There is a wide range of opinions on whether blogs should be p

Step 1: Set up your Class Blog(l)

 Examples of class blogs    The class blog is what extends your class beyond the four walls of your classroom. As you get going, you will soon decide the kinds of content, information, and connections you want to make. Here are examples of class blogs to check out for ideas: “ Swoop into kindergarten .”- Kindergarten  “ Mrs . Mooney’s Class Blog .”- Grade 1 “ Team 2 Eagles .”- Grade 2 “ Mrs. Yollis ’ Classroom blog ”. - Grade 3 “ Terrific 4T Learners ”. - Grade 4 “ Krebs Class blog .” - Grade 5 “ The Electronic Pencil .” - Grade 6 “ Mrs. Kriese’s Class blog .”- Grade 7 “ Room 5 .”- Year 8 “ The Edublogger Class blog list. ”- High School  The Edublogger class blog Sign up for your class blog  Your first step if you do not currently have your own blog , or you would like to use a new blog for this challenge , is to sign up for a blog. You can use any blogging platform you would like including   Edublogs , Wordpress , and Blogger . Here are some

Step 1:Set up your class blog

Step 1: Set up your class blog    The first step has two main aims. Firstly, you will learn more about what a blog is and why educators use blogs. Secondly, we will help you set up your class blog, customize your settings , and change your theme. What is a blog? One of the biggest challenges educators new to blogging face is understanding the basics of how a blog works. We have included explanations of key blogging vocabulary which will help as you work through this series including Footers , Headers , Menus , Pages , Posts , Comments , Sidebars , Theme , and Widgets . Defining a blog,  what is exactly a blog? is becoming harder to answer as the lines between blogs, websites and portfolios and other online spaces blur: Blog  is dynamic community with feedback and interaction (comments, sharing, subscription and Rich Site Summary (RSS)).Typically journal-like. Website   is static information with general term for online space — complex or simple. Portfolio  is scaffolding, show

Blogging With Students Teachers Challenge

  Welcome This free self-paced course guides you step-by-step through the process of setting up a class blog and blogging with students. Each step includes links to class blogs being used by educators to give you ideas and inspiration. The activities can be completed at your own pace and in any order! Course delivery Because you will be learning about blogging , this course is naturally published on a blog, you will find it at teacherchallenge . edublogs . org Outcomes We have designed this course so you can build on your skills sequentially over the time frame that suits you. By the end of the course, you will have a blog with strong foundations that will set you and your students up to enjoy the many advantages of educational blogging. 11 Steps to Success  We have broken this Teacher Challenge course down into 11 steps . If you have got the time, you can work through each step over a period of hours or days. Alternatively, you can work at a slower pace; perhaps completin

Blogging

  Digital Citizenship : Addresing Appropriate Technology Behavior Recently, the popular press has pointed to increasing evidence of misuse and abuse of emerging technologies in U.S. schools. Some examples include using web sites to intimidate or threaten students, downloading music illegally from the Internet, plagiarizing information using the Internet, using cellular phones during class time, and playing games on laptops or handhelds during class. How can these issues be addressed? This article provides a definition of digital citizenship based on etiquette; communication; education; access; commerce; responsibility;rights; safety; and security; and discusses examples and strategies relating to each of these elements. The article concludes that digital citizenship has become a priority for schools that see technology integration as a major teaching and learning strategy for preparing students to live and work in the 21st century. Using the NETS to help understand ho