Family Internet NightFamily Internet Night

Arbor Heights Elementary School

Room 12, Grade 3

Mark Ahlness, teacher

Where we’ll go…Where we’ll go…

Introduction to blogging

A look at roomtwelve.com

Behind the scenes

Really exciting stuff!

Safety at school and home

Visiting blogs as families

But first….But first….

WHY are we here?

Why EVERYONE?

BloggingBlogging

Web + Log = Blog

Millions of bloggers worldwide, the number grows rapidly

The attraction:- speed of publishing (vs. old traditional

web pages)- anyone can contribute content

roomtwelve.comroomtwelve.com

A writing tool – like no other!

Hosted on classblogmeister.com

Free to teachers All content is screened

and approved first by the teacher.

Behind the scenesBehind the scenes Individual logins Changing the look/feel

of the blog Editing/revising

writing Getting teacher

feedback Future directions:

pictures and podcasts

Exciting stuff!Exciting stuff! Wesley Fryer, at a

conference in Austin, TX

Danielle’s blog

http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2006/02/09/podcast32-cultivating-digital-literacy-through-blogging-and-podcasting/

Getting writing up there…Getting writing up there…

Must be approved first by teacher Can be edited, or returned to student with feedback

Safety – at schoolSafety – at school Computers all face center of the room Teacher must always be in the room

District filter blocks inappropriate sites No “Internet Free Time”

No computer use when subs are here But…

It’s not perfect! The Answer?

Education! Teaching and learning about safety And one very important thing….

The Blogger’s Contract

• Signed by each student and the teacher• An addition to the “Appropriate Use” agreement

Safety at Home – General tipsSafety at Home – General tips Computer should be in a

central location Parent should always be

home, close by Education and vigilance Content filters? No secrets Internet use with a

purpose Education and vigilance

Tips and ResourcesTips and Resources

Rules for kids:http://www.safekids.com/kidsrules.htm

Google Search:“Internet Safety for Kids”

From Wesley Fryer:http://del.icio.us/wfryer/InternetSafety

In conclusion…In conclusion…

Times are changing…

Family is changing…

Stay close…

Thanks and creditsThanks and credits

David Warlick, for classblogmeister.com

Wesley Fryer, for his podcast and links

Microsoft clip art and media online

The End