4th Graders Blogging!
Today 4th graders at Chamberlayne Elementary started blogging. Your class can start too! Each Henrico teacher has a blog space on http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us Just log in with your email name and password and start posting! I can show you how if you have questions, or I can teach a lesson in your class like I did today. If you would like some ideas about what to post, BrainPop has a nice guide here. The protests in Egypt are a current topic in the news, so I posted a question about it for students to comment on to give them practice. You can see the post and comments by clicking here. Before your students start making comments though, it’s very important to go over the rules and guidelines. You can make up your own, but here are a few to get you started (borrowed from here and here):
1. Use first names only – do not reveal personal information (that includes parents posting).
2. Stay on the topic of the original post – don’t say hi, or comment on something unrelated in someone else’s comment.
3. Proofread before submitting – check punctuation and spelling. Remember this is published online for anyone in the world to see.
4. Write in full sentences and words – no “text” talk.
5. Make a point – Don’t just say, “Great job,” “I agree,” or “You’re wrong,” explain why. Be sure your contribution to the discussion is meaningful.
6. Be respectful – Do not make comments that are unkind, impolite, or rude. Those comments will not be approved anyway, and you may lose the privilege to post comments in the future.
For more information about starting your own Henrico blog click here.