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
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