I have actually gotten quite excited to start my class blog with my students. I have created a blog that will solely be used for my class news created by my students. I have decided that there will be various committees for the blog. I envision there being different sections of the blog similar to a newspaper. I plan on having a book review committee, a class content committee, and a school news committee. I have been exposing my students to some typing experiences and I have discovered that typing the posts will be a time management issue. Therefore, I will have each committee write a draft and set a deadline each week, so I will have enough time to transfer the posts into a class blog. If need be, I may also seek the support of my high school helper and/or parent assistant to assist with the typing.
I know my students are eager to start! Once my blog is created and underway, I plan on showing it to my colleagues. Lately, we have been talking about how to incorporate more enriching writing opportunities with our students. I truly hope this is a successful project, as I would like to use it to carry out the other part of my GAME plan. Additionally, I'm going to link it to my teacher website for classroom families to enjoy. I'm hoping it goes as well as I am envisioning!
Meghan,
ReplyDeleteWow! How exciting! I hope everything works out for you. I like that you have really planned this out and are trying to provide assistance where you know your students will need it most. Typing seems to be a problem everywhere. My students are very slow typers. I wish we had more time in our computer lab for a typing tutorial. The blog sounds like a great idea though and a great way to engage your students. I also like that you have volunteers who may be able to help you out as well.
Amanda
Thank you, Amanda. I just hope things go as planned! I have such a needy class this year. Hopefully, my students can manage their parts as independently as possible! Thank you for your support!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you are well on your way! Your students and parents are going to love reading and communicating through your blog posts. A peer helper is a great way to help students type their material in on time. Another suggestion, I am not sure of your situation, but we have a typing class requirement for students in 7th grade, you could partner with another class. They would gain experience and your blog entries would be entered in a timely manner :-)
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
Emily
Emily, I really like that idea! I was once a 4th grade teacher and I have some very close colleagues on that team. I wonder if I could link up with them to help me! Kids helping kids!
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