#6thchat Archive
#6thchat is used to chat, collaborate, and grow with other sixth grade educators from around the globe. Each session we discuss a topic voted on by #6thchat participants. It's a great way to help grow your PLN and share ideas with others.
Tuesday January 26, 2016
9:00 PM EST
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Welcome to this week's ! We're talking about blogging with students. It should be a great discussion!
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Please share who you are, where you're from & what you teach.
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I'm Angela Rutschke from Caroline, Alberta. I teach the 4 core subjects & teach junior leadership & as well.
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Please remember the hashtag, so we can all read your discussions!
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We will be using the standard Q1, A1 format and our discussion will be archived after the chat.
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Question 1 is on its way in one minute!!!
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A1: We use to blog & we love it, as it is so simple to use. I've also used , which was great as well.
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Good evening No hockey and no school functions tonight. Glad to be able to join in.
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Hi Cary, great to have you join! Do you like Blogger? I haven't used that one.
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we are just getting blogs up and running.
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A1 Our grades 4-8 students have wordpress blogs.
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Wonderful to have you here Michelle!
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I used WordPress in my Masters courses, but find Weebly more intuitive. Do you like WP?
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Just got here! Kristin from Lansing, MIchigan. ELA and SS. Yes, my students blog on KidBlog! I love the platform, easy to use.
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It's an exciting endeavour! I'm sure your Ss will enjoy them!
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Welcome Kristin! It's great to see you! I really like KidBlog, especially how much you can control what is posted.
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Our next question is coming up in in just 60 seconds!
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I've used Blogger for years. It's more "open" than other platforms which has pros and cons.
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We started with that because I led the parade when I was taking my Masters. Now they have years built up.
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A2: Time to blog & comment is a challenge & ensuring that it stays engaging, while still remaining objective-driven & meaningful.
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It is so great when Ss can have a portfolio of work built up over years! VERY cool!
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A2 There are ALWAYS some students that can't handle the log on process not matter how simple it is.
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Couldn't agree more! Love for ease & teacher control 2 approve posts & watch 4 inappropriate stuff
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Very true! I was concerned to move from b/c it had so much security built in.
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Hi, . Marilyn from CA. Really want to start my Ss blogging, but not sure how to begin.
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we have Weebly but were concerned abt long term use. We pay for accts; when S move on and the next teacher doesn't blog then what?
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I didn't even think of that! It can be very frustrating :)
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Welcome Marilyn! There are many wonderful, free places to begin. IMO is a great first blog spot
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Ha, ha, especially when I mentioned we have been at it for years.
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My former Ss still have access to their Weebly. I've paid for a Pro account, but it has been SO worth it!
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Question 3 is up in just one minute!
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;) Ah, the joys of teaching...repetition is our best friend!
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yes we have pro too but what happens when they move on? We can't keep track of who is continuing to blog.
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A3:Ss have an audience, writing has relevance & it can demonstrate growth over time & is reflective. Different media can be added.
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my biggest challenge is knowing the blogs need to be open to the world but keeping them safe.
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When I think back over all the years we have been blogging I really can't think of a single bad experience.
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True. This is our 2nd year using Weebly & I add blog pages for each S. Not sure if this can be done indefinitely or not.
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A3 A place to write, share, collaborate and reflect. Shows a picture of development over years.
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not sure this went through so will share again. This is the project I'm working on. https://t.co/gbq3gMDxhn sorry if repeat.
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not sure this went through so will share again. This is the project I'm working on. https://t.co/k0NeEtfiRJ sorry if repeat.
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I used to worry about this SO much! I love how relevant digital citizenship becomes b/c of blogging.
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Thanks for sharing this Cary! I LOVE what you had to say!
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Hard to believe how fast the time is flying! Question 4 in just 60 seconds!
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I think you have captured it all SO well!
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A4 Most of our sharing on the blog is related to curricular outcomes so I assess it like I would anything else.
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Having an authentic voice is so important! I love that quiet students can really shine through blogging.
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I feel strongly that blogs shld not be assessed. I wld assess writing pieces that are perhaps posted on the blog.a blog is sacred.
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Your comment really speaks to the purpose of the blog. I think that it is really important to determine!
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Are you ready? Question 5 is coming up in the next minute!
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A5: We use them as electronic portfolios & our place to reflect on our learning. We connect with other classes through them too.
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A5 Today we reflected on our projects and posted a link to share our learning.
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Love it! It is a GREAT way to share projects of all kinds with Ps, other schools & the world!
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love the reflection part!
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That's becoming my favorite part, even though we are still learning how to do it well :)
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Question 6 in 60 seconds!
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As a place to express, share, reflect and improve craft. We learn to write by writing. This is a place to hone voice.
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What a GREAT reason! My Ss definitely aren't there, although it IS improving!
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got to go but I loved our chat! Let's stay connected!
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A6: Have student create vlogs (video blogs) more often & DEEPLY reflect! I want our class blog to become more dynamic as well.
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A6 I also would like to use video more and continue to work on the reflection part to build their portfolios.
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Question 7 is right on deck, I can't wait to hear your ideas!
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Sorry...my son called from college! Had to chat! A5) I use blogs for reading responses, genius hour projects & to share writing
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That is the BEST reason to be missing this chat Kristin :) I love your uses of blogs!
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A7:We connect through QuadBlogging,Twitter & with our Ps & Ss in our division, with our blogs. GHOs have made this even better!
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A7) I invite adults (principals, other teachers) to interact with Ss. Also is a great way to connect.
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A7: is also a wonderful resource! Putting a request out on Twitter almost always gets a response :)
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It is a global connection of 4 classes. Each class is featured for a week & the other classes comment on those blogs.
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Final question coming up already!
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I don't assess blogs formally. I use it to guide writing instruction and to encourage authentic interactions.
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I was part of it officially for a few rounds & then created a more organic quad through Twitter connections :)
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A8) Ss reading blogs are great: they share about their reading. They write opinions about books, & then Ss can comment
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