Blogger

Blogger is a tool that makes it easy to instantly publish weblogs or “blogs.”

Blogs are simple web pages, often made up of short, informal, and frequently updated posts.

Blogger makes it easy to create blogs, post text and pictures, and start generating feedback in minutes.

Why use it? Blogger makes it easy for teachers to:

• Post resources, lessons, and homework assignments.

• Keep parents up-to-date on class happenings.

• Reflect on their own teaching practices and share their ideas with other educators.

Blogger makes it easy for students to:

• Share schoolwork with their peers, parents, and others.

• Collaborate on projects and get feedback from others.

• Keep a reflective journal throughout the school year.

Source

How to Create a Blog

1. www.blogger.com

2. Sign in with your Google account

3. In the top left, click the Down arrow .

4. Click New blog. If you haven’t created a blog yet, in the bottom right, click Create new.

5. Enter a name for your blog.

6. Choose a blog address, or URL.

7. Choose a template.

8. Click Create blog.

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Invite People to see your post

  1. Sign in to Blogger.
  2. Select the blog to update.


Making your Blog Private or Public

By default, your blog is public, and can be read by anyone on the web. To change who can see your blog:

  1. Sign in to Blogger.
  2. Select the blog to update.
  3. In the left menu, click Settings > Basic > Permissions.
  4. In the "Blog Readers" section, click Edit.
  5. Select “Anybody,” “Only blog authors,” or “Only these readers.”
  6. Click Save changes.

Adding authors to your blog

By default, your blog is public, and can be read by anyone on the web. To change who can see your blog:

  1. Sign in to Blogger.
  2. Select the blog to update.
  3. In the left menu, click Settings > Basic > Permissions.
  4. In the "Blog Authors" section, click Add Authors.
  5. Type in their email address or choose from your contacts
  6. Click on "Invite Authors"

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My Blog: http://peggyreimers.blogspot.com/

Activity

1. Using Blogger, create a blog for your classroom

2. Create your first post about yourself (introduce yourself to your students)

3. Invite a co-teacher to be the co-author of your blog

4. Make your blog private

How do you use Blogger with Middle School Students

by Abena (abena@idiscoveriteach.com)

1. All blogs are public or there is little point (if the aim is audience).

2. Teach students to manage themselves rather than policing, and get parents involved and on board.

  • Do the paper blogging project before they start their own blogs.
  • Comments should be moderated.
  • Students should not post pictures of themselves or others without permission.
  • Use avatars rather than profile pictures.
  • Don't use data that can lead directly to identification.
  • Allow students to personalise their blogs.