Blogging+and+Website+Software

Students will use these in a variety of ways in the classroom. As the year goes on, other software that students discover may be added to the list.
 * creating a personal journaling space
 * writing
 * commenting on other students' writing
 * revising own work, assisting in revising the work of others
 * publishing finished writing
 * comment on real-world issues
 * debating questions posed by teacher or peers
 * creating a repository of subject-related material (e.g., create a website all about Medieval Times)
 * personal expression and voice
 * examine a variety of points of view
 * digital citizenship and respectful talk
 * reading the work of others
 * summarizing concepts
 * documenting the work done in the classroom throughout the year in text, pictures, audio, video, diagrams, etc.
 * create an e-portfolio for student led conferences with parents showcasing work done in class using technology
 * [[image:google_sites.jpg height="60"]] || Google Sites || Create a web page or blog. Connected to Google accounts ||  ||
 * [[image:edublogs_logo.png height="60"]] || Edublogs || Create a personal blog ||  ||
 * [[image:edtechlead/blogger_icon.gif height="60"]] || Blogger || Create a personal blog. Connected to Google accounts ||  ||
 * [[image:edtechlead/wikispaces_icon.jpg height="60" link="@www/home"]] || Wikispaces || Create a wikispace where members can collaborate on work and share what they have done with the group. Use as a webpage, blog, online e-portfolio, etc. ||  ||
 * [[image:edtechlead/edmodo-logo.png height="60" link="@http://edmodo.com"]] || Edmodo || An online classroom forum similar to Facebook. Private and secure for students. ||  ||
 * [[image:edtechlead/kidblog_logo.gif height="60" link="@http://kidblog.org"]] || Kidblog || Create a collection of student blogs all connected to each other in the class ||  ||