#TeachWriting Archive

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:00 PM EST

Welcome to #TeachWriting, our bi-weekly chat about teaching writing! Moderators tonight are co-founders @bkuhl2you and @lisahughes196

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bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:00 PM EST

Getting started here! #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:00 PM EST

Hey, Chicago! #teachwriting

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bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:00 PM EST

Excited to be talking blogging tonight! Started doing this about 7 years ago with some "book blogging," and enjoyed it. #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:00 PM EST

What's up, East Coast! #teachwriting

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:01 PM EST

Please take a minute and introduce yourself, and you can either share a link to your blog or a blog you like . . . #TeachWriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:02 PM EST

Please feel free to share links to blog posts or blogs that you think are worth our attention. We love mentor texts! #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:02 PM EST

Happy Tuesday #TeachWriting! Lisa, from RI! One of my favorite blogs is https://t.co/deLkXCOSLk @dogtrax AWESOME! And from the East Coast :)

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bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:02 PM EST

I'm Ben, a 7th grade science and social studies teacher in the Chicago area. I've been tweeting blog links like crazy lately. #teachwriting

wmchamberlain Dec 6 @ 9:02 PM EST

Just have a minute to join. William from Noel MO #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:03 PM EST

Lots of great blogs out there - one of my favorites is https://t.co/kMtHm3AaLP - @paulsolarz is a rock star! #teachwriting

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:03 PM EST

If you've never checked it out before, we encourage you to look at #comments4kids - great place to see student work #TeachWriting

jgmac1106 Dec 6 @ 9:03 PM EST

Greg here get your students blogging and syndicate to a class stream #teachwriting

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bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:03 PM EST

Lots of great blogs out there - one of my favorites is https://t.co/YvbmjDmdus - @paulsolarz is a rock star! #teachwriting

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wmchamberlain Dec 6 @ 9:03 PM EST

Time for #teachwriting chat. If you have students blogging or you blog yourself jump in and share. #edchat #moedchat

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:03 PM EST

Welcome, Greg! #teachwriting

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bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:03 PM EST

Hi, William! Glad you could join us! #teachwriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:03 PM EST

@PaulSolarz IS a rock star! I hope he moderates our chat soon! #teachwriting

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bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:03 PM EST

Lots of great blogs out there - one of my favorites is https://t.co/YvbmjDmdus - @paulsolarz is a rock star! #teachwriting
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bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:04 PM EST

Creator and cool twitter teacher guy @wmchamberlain is worth a follow, IMO #TeachWriting

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jshallcross01 Dec 6 @ 9:04 PM EST

Hello! Jenna S. Pre-service HS English teacher from Grove City, PA. I do have several blogs, but they're amateur at best. #teachwriting

jgmac1106 Dec 6 @ 9:04 PM EST

Can't stay but here is an example http://edu106. https://t.co/Kwi5Pv2lGW #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:04 PM EST

Not sure what you mean by "syndicate" - I think KidBlog does that for me. Is that for separate URL's, combined? #teachwriting

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bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:04 PM EST

Thanks, Greg! #teachwriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:04 PM EST

Welcome! #teachwriting

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southernmainewp Dec 6 @ 9:05 PM EST

We're trying a collaborative approach called Community Conversations. TC engagement across our state https://t.co/B0bTcO3DQm #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:05 PM EST

Everyone starts as an "amateur," Jenna - thanks for coming! #teachwriting

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MissShuganah Dec 6 @ 9:05 PM EST

Hanging head. As you know I signed up to be a blogging mentor, and I read once and never followed up. #teachwriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:05 PM EST

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jgmac1106 Dec 6 @ 9:05 PM EST

yes similar. Each student has their own blog. I syndicate through rss or have them share links on a stream #teachwriting

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bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:05 PM EST

No worries - happy you're here! #teachwriting

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:06 PM EST

Our first question is coming soon - get ready! #TeachWriting

wmchamberlain Dec 6 @ 9:06 PM EST

stuff happens :) #teachwriting

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PrincipalNyberg Dec 6 @ 9:06 PM EST

Hello #teachwriting I'm Brant. MS Principal from Wyoming. ...a former math teacher who has some serious work cut out for him tonight :)

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:06 PM EST

Nice - with edublogs? Other tool you like? (Edublogs is blocked through our district filter, though it's cool.) #teachwriting

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bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:06 PM EST

Welcome! #teachwriting

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T_HEB Dec 6 @ 9:06 PM EST

Hello #TeachWriting. Glad to be checking in from Maine. Wish I could write more on my blog https://t.co/8C7C34Vud1

wmchamberlain Dec 6 @ 9:06 PM EST

sounds very interesting, will have to check it out later. #teachwriting

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jgmac1106 Dec 6 @ 9:06 PM EST

the url is wrong https://t.co/tc04mJbL6G #teachwriting

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mrsday75 Dec 6 @ 9:07 PM EST

Yea. I got done with schoolwork and didn't miss #teachwriting Deb from Iowa.

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:07 PM EST

Q1 - What do you think are the benefits of having students blogging instead of writing on paper or unshared electronic? #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:07 PM EST

Sounds awesome! We'll check it out! #teachwriting

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MissShuganah Dec 6 @ 9:07 PM EST

I always enjoy connecting with @wmchamberlain #teachwriting

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bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:07 PM EST

Welcome, Deb! Happy to have you! #teachwriting

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wmchamberlain Dec 6 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1) The real benefit of writing online is the opportunity to make connections outside your local area. #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1 Audience! Ss are so motivated when writing for an others and when they receive positive and specific feedback! #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1 - Well, some of the electronic benefits are nice - you can't "lose" the Internet the way you can lose paper, etc. #teachwriting

jgmac1106 Dec 6 @ 9:08 PM EST

https://t.co/huAYSSjh6K https://t.co/ERrEryneHf, use blogger and Classroom if you are #Gafe @withknown is cool too #teachwriting

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mrsday75 Dec 6 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1 I find that most students work a little harder on a post that they know someone besides me will read! #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1 - But I think the ease of sharing with an audience, the way that you can cultivate that audience, like a website, is cool. #teachwriting

wmchamberlain Dec 6 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1) and when you are really, really lucky students can find others who share their passions. #teachwriting

PrincipalNyberg Dec 6 @ 9:08 PM EST

Do you have specific audiences or places you have your Ss share there work? #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1 Audience! Ss are so motivated when writing for an others and when they receive positive and specific feedback! #TeachWriting

MissShuganah Dec 6 @ 9:08 PM EST

Stuff happens, but I try to make good on my intentions. No excuses, and I try to maintain integrity. #teachwriting

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bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1 - And it's kind of its own genre, isn't it? I like to work toward that, though it's tough for kids who aren't familiar. #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:09 PM EST

Hi Deb! #teachwriting

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jgmac1106 Dec 6 @ 9:09 PM EST

#teachwriting learn out loud. Iterate in the open

mrsday75 Dec 6 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1 It also seems easier to share when you don't know your audience in "real life" #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1 - It's also easier to track audience and see results from that audience - page views and comments are wonderful. #teachwriting

mrsday75 Dec 6 @ 9:09 PM EST

Hi Lisa! Great to be back tonight #teachwriting

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T_HEB Dec 6 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1 Ss are excited that the community sees their posts & they get comments. Only possible w/ blogging. https://t.co/S4YaxI6rDv #TeachWriting

T_HEB Dec 6 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1 Ss are excited that the community sees their posts & they get comments. Only possible w/ blogging. https://t.co/S4YaxIo2v3 #TeachWriting

PrincipalNyberg Dec 6 @ 9:10 PM EST

Where do you share to have the best chance to be seen by the most eyes? #teachwriting

mrsday75 Dec 6 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1 It also seems easier to share when you don't know your audience in "real life" #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:10 PM EST

I am - and I did not know I could do that. We're all KidBlog as a district, but maybe for other things. #TeachWriting

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MissShuganah Dec 6 @ 9:10 PM EST

Yes, sir! I will suck it up. #teachwriting

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jshallcross01 Dec 6 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1 It gives Ss a responsibility to their readers. Blogging has a different voice to it that isn't brought out in other formats #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:10 PM EST

Welcome, Tim! #teachwriting

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mrsday75 Dec 6 @ 9:11 PM EST

I have had blogging communities before with classes from other parts of state. That worked the best #teachwriting

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jgmac1106 Dec 6 @ 9:11 PM EST

@dogtrax has good luck with @edublogger #teachwriting

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mrjurateach Dec 6 @ 9:11 PM EST

Aaron in New Orleans, LA -- I don't do as much blogging as I should - in LA you are threatened with jail re: stdnt privacy #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:11 PM EST

Like more of a unique "sound" to it? Would you say it's a good thing, a higher-level skill that kids develop? #teachwriting

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mrsday75 Dec 6 @ 9:11 PM EST

I also have used #comments4kids but HS kids don't seem to have much luck with that #teachwriting

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AmySayers65 Dec 6 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1 There is nothing like an authentic audience when you have something that you are proud of to share. #teachwriting

MissShuganah Dec 6 @ 9:12 PM EST

This a brand new chat? Or have I not noticed it before? #teachwriting

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bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:12 PM EST

Welcome, Aaron! Yes, privacy issues are serious all over. Maybe a little more militant by you, but serious. #teachwriting

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T_HEB Dec 6 @ 9:12 PM EST

A1 Though possible w paper I see more meaningful collaboration for blog posts. Great awareness of our overall learning. #TeachWriting

PrincipalNyberg Dec 6 @ 9:12 PM EST

Thanks. I'm only MS level, so perhaps they would like that. My Ts are on the hunt for resources such as this :) #teachwriting

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bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:12 PM EST

Really? That kind of makes me sad. I've commented on a few, but I guess mostly elementary. #teachwriting

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wmchamberlain Dec 6 @ 9:12 PM EST

yes, that is a problem. More effective for HS kids to go find others and make connections that way. #teachwriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:12 PM EST

at this point in 5th we share in our class #teachwriting

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mrsday75 Dec 6 @ 9:12 PM EST

I would try it! #teachwriting

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:13 PM EST

Q2 is coming! #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:13 PM EST

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bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:13 PM EST

So blogs make kids collaborate more? Cool point. #teachwriting

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mrsday75 Dec 6 @ 9:13 PM EST

Yea. Once in awhile someone would get a comment. They have better luck when I tweet out a link #teachwriting

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:14 PM EST

Q2 - What are some ways that students can benefit from seeing each other’s writing on a class blog? #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:14 PM EST

A1 - We've been blogging for about a month, and kids like to read what others write. Audience of just our class. #teachwriting

PrincipalNyberg Dec 6 @ 9:14 PM EST

I wondered about a digital nudge from their Ts... #teachwriting

mrsday75 Dec 6 @ 9:13 PM EST

Yea. Once in awhile someone would get a comment. They have better luck when I tweet out a link #teachwriting
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mrsday75 Dec 6 @ 9:14 PM EST

It is. We were part of a blogging community for a year. Hard to keep the connection going #teachwriting

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bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2 - I think it helps kids think about their own message, what they intend to say and how to craft it. It's a cool thing. #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2 It builds up the writing community...sharing with others, reading their stories, celebrating voice, commenting & reflecting #teachWriting

jgmac1106 Dec 6 @ 9:15 PM EST

if you want comments let people know AHEAD of time using #comments4kids #teachwriting

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T_HEB Dec 6 @ 9:15 PM EST

Yes, workflow (Drive) w the ability to add image & video along w the knowledge others will comment sparks teamwork. @bkuhl2you #teachwriting

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wmchamberlain Dec 6 @ 9:15 PM EST

truthfully, it is hard to find others to read long form writing.Our online attention is very short. #teachwriting

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PrincipalNyberg Dec 6 @ 9:15 PM EST

Good tip. Thanks #teachwriting

jgmac1106 Dec 6 @ 9:15 PM EST

if you want comments let people know AHEAD of time using #comments4kids #teachwriting
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bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2 - If you can start a bit of positive momentum, too, it can really push things for kids. Praise, success, emulate . . . #teachwriting

mrsday75 Dec 6 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2 I think reading each other's helps them see each other's strengths and passions #teachwriting

wmchamberlain Dec 6 @ 9:15 PM EST

even better, prime the pump and leave some first. #teachwriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:16 PM EST

Blogging sites https://t.co/eNNQ1BRx0v #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2 - (What did that mean?) I mean, one kid starts doing cool things, teacher LOVES it, other kids try to rock just as much. #teachwriting

jgmac1106 Dec 6 @ 9:16 PM EST

i also think we we should connect with teacher ed and kids blogging #teacheredchat #teachwriting

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southernmainewp Dec 6 @ 9:16 PM EST

Providing a blog for Ss moves their perception of their writing towards relevance thus enhancing all instruction. #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:16 PM EST

Great comment! But you forgot the hashtag, so I'm the only one who saw it. . . #TeachWriting

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PrincipalNyberg Dec 6 @ 9:17 PM EST

Sort of a modern day "pen pals" type of thing? #teachwriting

jgmac1106 Dec 6 @ 9:16 PM EST

i also think we we should connect with teacher ed and kids blogging #teacheredchat #teachwriting
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wmchamberlain Dec 6 @ 9:17 PM EST

there are teacher ed programs who are assigned to do #comments4kids #teachwriting

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bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:17 PM EST

That's awesome. Wish I had to do stuff like that in teacher school. #teachwriting

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PrincipalNyberg Dec 6 @ 9:17 PM EST

For real? How would we tap into that network? #teachwriting

wmchamberlain Dec 6 @ 9:17 PM EST

there are teacher ed programs who are assigned to do #comments4kids #teachwriting
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jgmac1106 Dec 6 @ 9:17 PM EST

educators are one of the few people still using Google+ connect there as well. #teachwriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:17 PM EST

Great blogs for teachers to read! https://t.co/KbbO8gH3I1 #TeachWriting

wmchamberlain Dec 6 @ 9:18 PM EST

I could make you do it now ;) @jgmac1106 @mrsday75 @PrincipalNyberg #teachwriting

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T_HEB Dec 6 @ 9:18 PM EST

A2 Another venue to engage writers w/ sharing feedback. Also documents the conversation about writing craft. #TeachWriting

mrjurateach Dec 6 @ 9:18 PM EST

A2. I always try to find authentic opportunities for revision. Especially peer revision. Blogs could be a great opportunity. #teachwriting

jshallcross01 Dec 6 @ 9:18 PM EST

A2 Different perspectives on topics which hopefully prompts deeper thinking. Different writing styles. #teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:19 PM EST

Q3 is coming! #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:19 PM EST

It also gives them a chance to "talk" to each other in appropriate, less threatening ways. #teachwriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:19 PM EST

#TeachWriting

wmchamberlain Dec 6 @ 9:19 PM EST

whatever works for you is definitely a good place. Used to ask on Nings #oldschool #teachwriting

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mrsday75 Dec 6 @ 9:19 PM EST

It really does. Weird that they have different conversations like this #teachwriting

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jshallcross01 Dec 6 @ 9:19 PM EST

I ran out of words. #teachwriting

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EduGladiators Dec 6 @ 9:20 PM EST

#EduGladiators tackles the fierce convo of leading/growing in multi-gen schools! #SchoologyChat #spedchat #swarmfbchat #teachwriting #TMchat

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:20 PM EST

Q3 - What are some ways to help students develop a sense of ownership and authorship through their blog? #TeachWriting

T_HEB Dec 6 @ 9:20 PM EST

A2 Opening up blog comments to peers provides much needed practice for Ss to engage with others in a digital setting. #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:20 PM EST

Teaching Digital Citizenship https://t.co/Cx483llPBF #TeachWriting

mrsday75 Dec 6 @ 9:20 PM EST

A4 They need to have control over what they write about. Give them choice! #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:21 PM EST

A3 A blog should be a lot like a Writer's Notebook to an extent. Why not tinker w/ thoughts and ideas that you want to share? #TeachWriting

wmchamberlain Dec 6 @ 9:21 PM EST

A2) they learn about things each other that might not have been shared in class. #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:21 PM EST

Blogging is a blended and personalized learning tool! https://t.co/W25qP2TQxv #TeachWriting

PrincipalNyberg Dec 6 @ 9:21 PM EST

Hey @santeetechs This resource might come in handy down the road. #teachwriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:20 PM EST

Teaching Digital Citizenship https://t.co/Cx483llPBF #TeachWriting

jgmac1106 Dec 6 @ 9:22 PM EST

Find teacher, design unit together. Make one rss feed of posts and rss feed of comments #teachwriting

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bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:22 PM EST

A3 - It can be little things, like adding a picture, customizing a backgrond, putting emojis around their name, etc. #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:22 PM EST

YES!!!!!!!!! #TeachWriting

mrsday75 Dec 6 @ 9:20 PM EST

A4 They need to have control over what they write about. Give them choice! #teachwriting

skeeTX Dec 6 @ 9:22 PM EST

A3: engage them in conversation within their blog. Will build their confidence as they have a captive audience #teachwriting

wmchamberlain Dec 6 @ 9:22 PM EST

When students write to connect, especially with social media, they are willing to share more than an essay. #teachwriting

T_HEB Dec 6 @ 9:22 PM EST

A2 Continuing on the idea that classroom blog helps build #digcit #diglit https://t.co/ao5HMqZpAw #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:22 PM EST

A3 - I think there's something about developing a series of posts, though, a "stream" or narrative, that makes bloggers proud. #teachwriting

jshallcross01 Dec 6 @ 9:23 PM EST

Blogging can sound conversational, so Ss should watch out for slang etc but it can cultivate a mature, online voice #TeachWriting

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bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:23 PM EST

Hey Rob! Welcome! #teachwriting

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mrjurateach Dec 6 @ 9:23 PM EST

A3. Blogs require a voice - in a hgh schl setting stdnts have a voice, but keep it restrained/too opn. Blogs mk honing poss. #TeachWriting

jgmac1106 Dec 6 @ 9:23 PM EST

Got to go. Babylon's Ashes next book in Expanse series out. Going to exercise as an excuse to read longer. #teachwriting

PrincipalNyberg Dec 6 @ 9:23 PM EST

I would think it would help them find their own unique style or voice. #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:22 PM EST

A3 - I think there's something about developing a series of posts, though, a "stream" or narrative, that makes bloggers proud. #teachwriting

skeeTX Dec 6 @ 9:24 PM EST

tardy but made it! Had to coach bball practice! #teachwriting

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bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:24 PM EST

Nice - appreciate you re-sharing this to the hashtag. Voice is hard, and so important for kids, esp. online. #teachwriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:24 PM EST

Great to keep in mind #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:24 PM EST

No worries - just getting into the good questions. #teachwriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:25 PM EST

Did yiou sneak in? I missed it! #teachwriting

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bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:25 PM EST

Thanks for jumping in! Appreciate your thoughts! (And enjoy the book!) #teachwriting

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T_HEB Dec 6 @ 9:25 PM EST

A3 S ownership comes when they have control over the space & voice. Blogs are perfect for playing with voice, style, content. #TeachWriting

skeeTX Dec 6 @ 9:25 PM EST

@lisahughes196 I did. I'm coaching basketball and just got home from practice. #teachwriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:25 PM EST

Ah....I thought you snuck in! #teachwriting

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:26 PM EST

Q4 is coming! #TeachWriting

jshallcross01 Dec 6 @ 9:26 PM EST

A3 Creating the blog itself can form ownership. Also, choice of topic b/c having choices forms motivation and ownership #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:26 PM EST

Absolutely - and kids can be excellent readers of themselves - great "close reading" practice. #TeachWriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:26 PM EST

On blogging with kids https://t.co/emsYBCjOaw #TeachWriting

PrincipalNyberg Dec 6 @ 9:26 PM EST

Do you think it lends authenticity to student work? #teachwriting

jshallcross01 Dec 6 @ 9:26 PM EST

A3 Creating the blog itself can form ownership. Also, choice of topic b/c having choices forms motivation and ownership #teachwriting

skeeTX Dec 6 @ 9:26 PM EST

just like Jem, Scout and Dill under the wire! #teachwriting

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tasteach Dec 6 @ 9:27 PM EST

#teachwriting #comments4kids Often good commenting means the teacher needs a great blogging PLN so students can be directed to other blogs

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:27 PM EST

Q4 - If published to the public, what are some ways to help drive traffic to a student’s blog? #TeachWriting

wmchamberlain Dec 6 @ 9:27 PM EST

a3) Give them opportunities to write what they are interested in/passionate about, then let them write. #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:27 PM EST

(Love it when the conversation is flying so fast that I can't keep up with all of the things I want to say . . . ) #teachwriting

PrincipalNyberg Dec 6 @ 9:27 PM EST

Listen to the math guy sounding like he knows what he's talking about! You guys are rubbing off on me :) #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:26 PM EST

Absolutely - and kids can be excellent readers of themselves - great "close reading" practice. #TeachWriting
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T_HEB Dec 6 @ 9:27 PM EST

A3 The opportunity to have tabs & tags further enhances voice and organization. Ss can categorize by genre. #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:27 PM EST

We tend to do that! #teachwriting

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bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:27 PM EST

A4 - Okay, okay, Captain Obvious - hashtags like #COMMENTS4KIDS are great. . . #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:28 PM EST

A4 Many admins are "telling their story" on social media...A link on Twitter or in school newsletter? My principal uses SWAY #TeachWriting

wmchamberlain Dec 6 @ 9:28 PM EST

hey Sue :) #teachwriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:28 PM EST

6 useful tips to get us all started! https://t.co/W6qjpppTT5 #TeachWriting

skeeTX Dec 6 @ 9:28 PM EST

A4: advertise in school newsletter, email Ps and T's #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:28 PM EST

A4 - I've seen some Ts share links on Twitter to specific student blogs with some kind of intro - @joykirr does this well. . . #teachwriting

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T_HEB Dec 6 @ 9:28 PM EST

A4 We link our S blog to e-mails and add a QR code to papers sent home. We want it to be a community resource. #TeachWriting

wmchamberlain Dec 6 @ 9:29 PM EST

I suggest you let the kids go find blogs they want to comment on, then have them invite writers back. #teachwriting

wmchamberlain Dec 6 @ 9:29 PM EST

A4) It is also acceptable to ask your friends online ;) #teachwriting

mrsday75 Dec 6 @ 9:29 PM EST

A4 My 8th graders blog about the junior high is linked on our district web site. #teachwriting

jshallcross01 Dec 6 @ 9:29 PM EST

Definitely! Real feeling and emotion comes through Ss words if they're passionate about what they're writing #teachwriting

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mrsday75 Dec 6 @ 9:29 PM EST

A4 I also share it on my class Facebook page. #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:30 PM EST

A4 - There's also partnering w/other classrooms - linking to classes in Kidblog, or "quadblogging," Student Blogging Challenge #teachwriting

wmchamberlain Dec 6 @ 9:30 PM EST

But you have to schedule a lot of time for kids to craft, share, comment and connect. Front load that stuff. #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:30 PM EST

That's such a cool thing to be able to say - "class Facebook page" - would be a cool resource to have. #teachwriting

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mrsday75 Dec 6 @ 9:30 PM EST

Partnering with other classrooms is a great way to connect kids to an audience. I loved doing this #teachwriting

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mrsday75 Dec 6 @ 9:31 PM EST

Many in our district have one. A great way to connect with parents and community #teachwriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:31 PM EST

#TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:31 PM EST

Using blogs to flip the Reading Classroom https://t.co/WeDItB4Wl1 #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:31 PM EST

Well, learning is learning, even in math . . . (sorry - "reading" guy here, sort of). #TeachWriting

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bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:32 PM EST

Of course - you guys rock - no problem sharing your awesomeness! #TeachWriting

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jshallcross01 Dec 6 @ 9:32 PM EST

A4 A little healthy bragging can help :) - on social media or even your own blog if you have one, district newsletters, etc. #teachwriting

wmchamberlain Dec 6 @ 9:32 PM EST

Before I take off, feel free to check out https://t.co/COMrtUOTlY and https://t.co/EI8Gx6HHVh Forgive the lack of updating #teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:33 PM EST

Q5 is coming! #TeachWriting

mrsday75 Dec 6 @ 9:33 PM EST

This is an awesome way to use blogging in reading classroom. I love it #teachwriting

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PrincipalNyberg Dec 6 @ 9:33 PM EST

This is definitely my area of "growth needed", if you know what I mean. Luckily my ELA Ts know what they are doing. #teachwriting

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bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:33 PM EST

Thanks so much for jumping into our conversation despite our last minute invite - appreciate it! Added a lot. #teachwriting

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:34 PM EST

Q5 - How can we help student writers understand fair use and plagiarism on their blog, or how to avoid plagiarism? #TeachWriting

wmchamberlain Dec 6 @ 9:34 PM EST

glad to, it is fun to talk about student writing #teachwriting

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bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:34 PM EST

No worries - I was kind of rude with my bad joke, but I learn a lot from math teachers - very cool to listen. #teachwriting

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PrincipalNyberg Dec 6 @ 9:34 PM EST

Thanks for the insight "Tech Punk". I look forward to following you :) #teachwriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:34 PM EST

Why let kids blog? https://t.co/y8TijjZXeV #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:35 PM EST

A5 this is HUGE! Practice paraphrasing & citing the source! So important! Critical skill in the 21st century & digital age! #teachWriting

mrsday75 Dec 6 @ 9:35 PM EST

A5 This can be tough . Even HS kids don't always understand just because you found it on google doesn't mean you can use it #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:35 PM EST

A5 - This is hard. I've tried a bunch of different stuff, and it seems like it's a difficult paradigm shift for kids. #teachwriting

tasteach Dec 6 @ 9:35 PM EST

#teachwriting I run a student blogging challenge twice a year for 10 week period https://t.co/Sy2VlKNyfp can be any platform,

lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:35 PM EST

What are blogs https://t.co/hGUhTQwA3S #TeachWriting

juliaerin80 Dec 6 @ 9:35 PM EST

A2 Students can view different styles of writing and modes of thinking about the same topic. #TeachWriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:14 PM EST

Q2 - What are some ways that students can benefit from seeing each other’s writing on a class blog? #TeachWriting

T_HEB Dec 6 @ 9:35 PM EST

A5 Great opportunity if the T blogs to share the process of how to cite content. Open dialogue about appropriate practice. #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:36 PM EST

A5 - We talk a lot about quoting, and we practice paraphrasing, and most kids start to get the idea eventually. But it's work #teachwriting

PrincipalNyberg Dec 6 @ 9:36 PM EST

It's all good. I am the master of bad jokes, so I recognized another immediately :) #teachwriting

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mrjurateach Dec 6 @ 9:36 PM EST

A5. It's very difficult considering that much of the internet is plagiarized or without citation. Eng teacher probs! #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:36 PM EST

https://t.co/rRrC6ewgPu #TeachWriting

skeeTX Dec 6 @ 9:36 PM EST

A5: model, model, model. Show Ss how/where to fact check #teachwriting

juliaerin80 Dec 6 @ 9:37 PM EST

A4 Almost find having students share via their own networks is more genuine and prescient. #TeachWriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:27 PM EST

Q4 - If published to the public, what are some ways to help drive traffic to a student’s blog? #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:37 PM EST

A5 - I usually try to present material to them in ways that are hard to just copy and paste - like paper copies of text, etc. #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:37 PM EST

You mean everything you read om the internet isn't true? What!? #teachwriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:37 PM EST

Why teachers should blog https://t.co/ECnNeQgqCf #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:38 PM EST

Ah, that's getting super important these days. Don't even want to talk about how important it is. #teachwriting

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juliaerin80 Dec 6 @ 9:38 PM EST

A3 Been having students think about developing personal style and voice. TBC semester 2. #TeachWriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:20 PM EST

Q3 - What are some ways to help students develop a sense of ownership and authorship through their blog? #TeachWriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:39 PM EST

Q6 is coming! #TeachWriting

jshallcross01 Dec 6 @ 9:39 PM EST

A5 Ss have a chance to share their ideas w/ the world. It they value that privilege it should help create respect for others #teachwriting

tasteach Dec 6 @ 9:39 PM EST

#teachwriting add student posts to a class flipboard magazine when it shows student voice rather than plagiarizing, or when good citations

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:40 PM EST

Q6 - Should students be able to include pictures on their blogs? Why or why not? What kind(s)? #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:40 PM EST

And what about VLOGS? My Students love them! https://t.co/wH3jNkyNet #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:40 PM EST

A6 - I think this is part of the struggle we have with plagiarism. Pictures are copyrighted too, so we have to teach fair use #teachwriting

juliaerin80 Dec 6 @ 9:40 PM EST

A1 Publishing/writing for an authentic audience creates buy in that teachers can't really fake or replicate. #Teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:07 PM EST

Q1 - What do you think are the benefits of having students blogging instead of writing on paper or unshared electronic? #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:41 PM EST

A6 Yes. Some students tell their whole stories in pictures! This should be allowed and encouraged...the writing will come! #TeachWriting

mrjurateach Dec 6 @ 9:41 PM EST

A5. Reinforcing the idea that much on the internet is fake (fake news, etc.) focus students to potential pitfalls. #TeachWriting

PrincipalNyberg Dec 6 @ 9:41 PM EST

#teachwriting A6: I think an awesome cross curricular idea would be for the Ss to take, edit, and include their own photos.

mrsday75 Dec 6 @ 9:41 PM EST

A6 I say yes. I encourage Ss to include pictures they have taken to illustrate their post. Or use images from Creative Commons #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:41 PM EST

A6 - I love it when kids use pictures, especially their own pictures. But they have to give credit where it's due. #teachwriting

mrsday75 Dec 6 @ 9:42 PM EST

A6 Pics add another layer to literacy. What can they create or find to best illustrate their point #teachwriting

skeeTX Dec 6 @ 9:42 PM EST

exactly!!! Nothing but the truth #teachwriting

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mrjurateach Dec 6 @ 9:42 PM EST

A6. I love when students express visually -- any added creativity is powerful stuff. Yes to images. #TeachWriting

skeeTX Dec 6 @ 9:43 PM EST

A6: Ss should include whatever they feel is necessary as long as it is safe and appropriate, especially younger Ss #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:43 PM EST

#TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:44 PM EST

Pictures help them think about space on the page in more complex ways than just traditional, linear text. #teachwriting

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mrsday75 Dec 6 @ 9:44 PM EST

A6 We're writing "Humans of NY" style posts this year. If student doesn't want pic taken, try taking pic of hands/feet #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:44 PM EST

A6 - I think pictures are powerful. I've done a few "find a picture that shows" assignments in science, e.g. Newton's laws. #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:45 PM EST

A6 - "Find a picture that shows how an object in motion tends to stay in motion. . . " #teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:46 PM EST

Q7 is coming - our next-to-last question! #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:46 PM EST

That's awesome. . . Can be fun to do captions, too, with pictures. Nice, short writing task. #teachwriting

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tasteach Dec 6 @ 9:46 PM EST

#teachwriting post I use for images, copyright and attribution in the global student blogging challenge https://t.co/0m7Ay6IHxV

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:47 PM EST

Q7 - How do we best support students with editing for public blogging? What tools or strategies are most helpful? #TeachWriting

jshallcross01 Dec 6 @ 9:47 PM EST

A6 Ss should definitely be allowed to use pics but it is also a privilege that should be removed if abused. Their own and free #teachwriting

mrsday75 Dec 6 @ 9:47 PM EST

I thought so too. They are also writing some longer things, but this seemed very accessible for 8th graders #teachwriting

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bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:47 PM EST

A7 - I was thinking about this - I was grading some typical Google work and found that spellcheck wasn't catching some errors. #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:48 PM EST

A7 Teaching digital citizenship is a MUST. Ss need to be aware of their digital footprint & read their writg through that lens #TeachWriting

mrsday75 Dec 6 @ 9:48 PM EST

A7 W/ my 8th graders I have them write on google doc and share with me first. Then post when revised. #teachwriting

mrjurateach Dec 6 @ 9:48 PM EST

I'm dng a projct now where studnts take a scene from the Odyssey and make it a #mannequinchallenge or tableau. Visuals r gr8! #TeachWriting

skeeTX Dec 6 @ 9:48 PM EST

A7: provide constructive feedback throughout the process w/out writing for them #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:49 PM EST

A7 - Does anyone have kids select and revise blog posts? We're doing a lot of first-draft stuff with blogs, hoping to revise. #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:49 PM EST

THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!!!! #TeachWriting

mrjurateach Dec 6 @ 9:48 PM EST

I'm dng a projct now where studnts take a scene from the Odyssey and make it a #mannequinchallenge or tableau. Visuals r gr8! #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:50 PM EST

A7 - I'm planning a polished, revised and edited portfolio task for my Ss by the end of the year, and editing is a big hurdle. #teachwriting

mrjurateach Dec 6 @ 9:50 PM EST

Most engaging project yet. Announced today. Still have a headache from the excitement. lol #teachwriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:51 PM EST

Thank you so much for including me! #teachwriting

TriSciCurious Dec 6 @ 9:47 PM EST

The latest The Classroom Blender! https://t.co/WCQsCSJJ3V Thanks to @RosettaStoneEd @lisahughes196 @jesselmaine #edtech #blendedlearning
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jshallcross01 Dec 6 @ 9:51 PM EST

A7 Have Ss read their blogs aloud to see how they sound. Also do peer edits for diff. perspectives. Ts can help w/ this too #teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:52 PM EST

Our final question is almost here! #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:52 PM EST

I'm excited for you! You HAVE to share it with us when done! LOVE IT! #TeachWriting

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:53 PM EST

Q8 - How can we best encourage blogging beyond our classrooms, into later life or other classes? #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:54 PM EST

A8 By reading blogs, using blogs as mentor text, & writg our own! My goal for 2017! Walking the walk! Blogging the blog! #TeachWriting

mrsday75 Dec 6 @ 9:54 PM EST

A8 I think it's letting them share their voice. I have quite a few former Ss who are still using their blogs and sharing #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:54 PM EST

A8 - Most exciting question, IMO. Building authorship, catching their successes, helping them feel "good at it." #teachwriting

skeeTX Dec 6 @ 9:54 PM EST

A8: bloggers club/ encourage Ts to blog throughout the school #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:54 PM EST

A8 - Drive the readers when we can, encourage useful feedback, help them revise and adjust, give them space to create . . . #teachwriting

mrjurateach Dec 6 @ 9:55 PM EST

A8. If the purpse of the blog is narrative I think it's much easier to cnvince students to continue writing. Developing voice. #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:55 PM EST

A8 - Keeping platform consistent can help, too. So many of us lose blogs/content when changing sites or tools. . . #teachwriting

mrsday75 Dec 6 @ 9:55 PM EST

A8 A couple are writing in college for Odysseyonline . Great pieces coming from them #teachwriting

mrsday75 Dec 6 @ 9:56 PM EST

A8 We need to convince them THEY CAN WRITE and that their voice matters #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:56 PM EST

A8 - Or at least helping kids stay organized, motivating to write on a regular basis, developing good habits, seeing results. #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:56 PM EST

A8 - (Sometimes it feels like I should be talking to myself about stuff like this. . . time to take my own advice, eh?) #teachwriting

jshallcross01 Dec 6 @ 9:56 PM EST

A8 Have Ss think about their outside passions. Prompt them to explore blogging about them more. It may develop later on. #teachwriting

PrincipalNyberg Dec 6 @ 9:56 PM EST

Thanks so much #teachwriting. I did more lurking than anything, but it was just what I needed. Can't wait to share with my Ts :)

skeeTX Dec 6 @ 9:57 PM EST

what's best platform for middle school Ss? #teachwriting

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mrjurateach Dec 6 @ 9:57 PM EST

A8. Also, students love attention. Social media, etc. blogging with readership will become addicting too. In a good way. #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:57 PM EST

Oh, Jennifer, we missed you a few minutes ago! But we appreciate your ideas - thanks! #TeachWriting

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bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:58 PM EST

Thank you so much for joining us tonight and sharing your time and thinking! We appreciate it! #TeachWriting

mrsday75 Dec 6 @ 9:58 PM EST

Thanks for hosting. It was a great conversation #teachwriting

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bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:59 PM EST

Thanks so much to our co-founders for keeping the chat going, especially for @lisahughes196 for motivating us! #TeachWriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:59 PM EST

Thank you to the AWESOME @bkuhl2you for all he does for #TeachWriting! You are the best Chicago!

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skeeTX Dec 6 @ 9:59 PM EST

been awhile since I used it but it was a good experience #teachwriting

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jshallcross01 Dec 6 @ 9:59 PM EST

Thank you for having me! Great chat! #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 9:59 PM EST

You're not too shabby yourself, soon-to-be-Doctor Hughes! #TeachWriting

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bkuhl2you Dec 6 @ 10:00 PM EST

Watch for the archive in just a few minutes from @bkuhl2you - see you in two weeks! #TeachWriting

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