How To Video: Create a Classroom Blog Using KidBlog
Quick synopsis: No matter what grade or subject you teach in your digital classroom, a classroom blog is a wonderful way to communicate with students and parents. A staple Web 2.0 application, Teachers can learn how to create a classroom blog in 5 minutes or less, using KidBlog. A classroom weblog, or classroom blog, provides teachers and students with an online classroom environment. The classroom blog, hosted by KidBlog, can be used by both teachers and students as a method of communication. The teacher blog might have pictures and graphics that add enrichment to the assignment. Students can view a classroom blog and teacher blog posts from any place that has Internet connectivity. The teacher can assign blog posts and monitor them in an organized Content Management System.
Benefits: Kidblog.org makes it easy to create a digital classroom environment. Kidblog also provides students with blogs of their own. The student blog serves as an online folder, where students place assignment blogs, as well as a place to interact with other students by reading their blog posts and commenting. Students can also comment on the teacher's blog posts, demonstrating learning online. The teacher has complete control of what is shown to other students.
Drawbacks: Because there is currently no cost associated with KidBlog, templates and other features are limited.
Conclusion: This how to video demonstrates how to use blog technology in your classroom using KidBlog, in 5 minutes or less.
Comments
I really like using Kidsblog and think that it is an effective fun way to communicate.
I am trying to get the teachers at my children's school to use it...save paper..make it easy.
Karen Hadden LEC
I've been using blogs in my classroom for a while now and this one seems pretty straight forward.
I have yet to blog... but this seems very easy to use.
Hey Mims,
This is what we need in today's digital classroom -- more teachers like you sharing cool Web 2.0 applications like KidBlog.
Thanks for chiming in.
Used Kidblog for the first time 2009-2010 school yar. Very simple and my kids loved it! I taught a few other teachers in the school how to use it as well.
I've used both KidBlog and Blogger, and both are very easy. Kidblog is nice for getting students on board, but I think Blogger has a few more gadgets that make it better. Love your site.