#100wcCHAT Archive

#100wcCHAT links teachers and educators from around the globe to get together and discuss exciting and engaging opportunities for writing, with particular reference to the 100 Word Challenge (100wc.net). This simple, free online project provides a weekly a prompt of a picture or a series of individual words and students respond, ideally using 100 words to produce a creative piece. This is posted on a class blog and then linked to 100wc.net. The link is open from midday on Sundays until midnight the following Saturday. A team of volunteers are assigned posts to comment on and it is these comments that give writing a purpose and change writers into authors. Do join the conversation on Twitter every Wednesday at 9pm GMT, 4pm ET, 3pm CT, 1pm PT, Thursday 5am SGT/WA (Perth), Thursday 8am AEDT, Thursday 8am NZT.

Wednesday December 6, 2017
4:00 PM EST

100wcCHAT1 Dec 6 @ 4:00 PM EST

Welcome to the penultimate #100wcCHAT where we are talking blogging with classes. Please say hi, use the hash tag & have a go at this introductory question
TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:03 PM EST

Hello, I'm Julia in Bristol & I have lots of different online writers that I follow. @helloitsgemma @HerMelness for life stories, @keziah70 for hard hitting education @theprimaryhead because he makes me think & laugh #100wcCHAT
Troy12moore Dec 6 @ 4:05 PM EST

Hi I'm Troy from Wyoming and I would have to say my favorite online writer would be @garyvee who's real name is Gary Vaynerchuck #100wcCHAT
100wcCHAT1 Dec 6 @ 4:06 PM EST

Hi Troy! Welcome to our blogging chat. What does Gary write about? #100wcCHAT
In reply to @Troy12moore, @garyvee
Troy12moore Dec 6 @ 4:07 PM EST

He writes about how to become successful when pursuing a goal of being in a business along with writing he does video blogs. #100wcCHAT
100word Dec 6 @ 4:08 PM EST

Are you brave enough to pass the tiger? Get your pupils sharing their ideas on 100 Word Challenge https://t.co/KSGCjCnZPQ #100wc #creativewriting #blogging #100wcCHAT
TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:08 PM EST

Are you brave enough to pass the tiger? Get your pupils sharing their ideas on 100 Word Challenge https://t.co/ujDtpmWUJe #100wc #creativewriting #blogging #100wcCHAT
100wcCHAT1 Dec 6 @ 4:08 PM EST

Let's look at Question 1 which is asking what makes a good blog #100wcCHAT
TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:11 PM EST

For me, a good blog is one that is simple & has a clear purpose. Those we've set up for 100 Word Challenge are used just for the writing until Ss get more proficient & the audience has been built #100wcCHAT
Troy12moore Dec 6 @ 4:12 PM EST

I think that a good class blog has a friendly feel to it that is simple and easy for people to get involved in. #100wcCHAT
100wcCHAT1 Dec 6 @ 4:13 PM EST

Calling @SPH23 @boyceoc @ThisIsLiamM @irockey #100wcCHAT
100wcCHAT1 Dec 6 @ 4:13 PM EST

Are you a teacher? #100wcCHAT
In reply to @Troy12moore
Troy12moore Dec 6 @ 4:15 PM EST

No I am not a teacher I am currently enrolled at the University of Wyoming and am trying to become a teacher. #100wcCHAT
ktregunna Dec 6 @ 4:15 PM EST

Short posts and something that requires interaction is great, ch want to know that they have an audience #100wcCHAT
In reply to @100wcCHAT1
TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:15 PM EST

Well done you! What age group will you work with? #100wcCHAT
In reply to @Troy12moore
Troy12moore Dec 6 @ 4:16 PM EST

I am required by a teaching with technology class to join as many chats on twitter as possible and to find various subjects #100wcCHAT
100wcCHAT1 Dec 6 @ 4:16 PM EST

Hi Karen! Hope you've had a good week. Yes, I think simple is best #100wcCHAT
In reply to @ktregunna
TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:17 PM EST

Do you think once you have an audience it stays whatever is blogged? #100wcCHAT
In reply to @ktregunna, @100wcCHAT1
Troy12moore Dec 6 @ 4:17 PM EST

#100wcCHAT
In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:17 PM EST

Well I'm very glad you found us! Do you know anything about 100 Word Challenge? #100wcCHAT
In reply to @Troy12moore
ktregunna Dec 6 @ 4:19 PM EST

Not really, you need to keep reaching out to encourage people to visit and interact. #100wcCHAT
In reply to @TheHeadsOffice, @100wcCHAT1
100wcCHAT1 Dec 6 @ 4:19 PM EST

Question 2 on it's way! #100wcCHAT
TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:20 PM EST

Do you use your blog for a variety of things or mainly 100WC? #100wcCHAT
In reply to @ktregunna, @100wcCHAT1
Troy12moore Dec 6 @ 4:20 PM EST

I read about the 100 word challenge but am not fully grasping what it is. #100wcCHAT
In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:21 PM EST

It's a free onlione weekly writing challenge. Ss have to respond to a prompt in around 100 words, publish it on a blog then link it to https://t.co/6eLcFYObOK where volunteers visit & leave supportive comments. #100wcCHAT
In reply to @Troy12moore
boyceoc Dec 6 @ 4:22 PM EST

Hi all, Mary here. A good Class Blog screams READ ME! It's simple and encourages interactions. #100wcChat
100wcCHAT1 Dec 6 @ 4:22 PM EST

Question 2 What advice would you give to someone wanting to start blogging with their class? #100wcCHAT
Troy12moore Dec 6 @ 4:22 PM EST

Wow that is really awesome! #100wcCHAT
In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
irockey - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:23 PM EST

Hello! Ian here, apologies for the lateness! #100wcCHAT
100wcCHAT1 Dec 6 @ 4:23 PM EST

Hi Mary! Hope your week has been good! Your man Leo is in the news! #100wcCHAT
In reply to @boyceoc
irockey - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:24 PM EST

A1: A good class blog is full of interesting content that is produced by the children and reaches out to as wide an audience as possible #100wcCHAT
100wcCHAT1 Dec 6 @ 4:24 PM EST

Hi Ian! I hope the story telling went well. #100wcCHAT
In reply to @irockey
ktregunna Dec 6 @ 4:24 PM EST

We have a 100wc and a separate class one for ch to blog about their learning #100wcCHAT
In reply to @TheHeadsOffice, @100wcCHAT1
irockey - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:24 PM EST

Hi Julia, yes it did thank you! #100wcCHAT
In reply to @100wcCHAT1
Troy12moore Dec 6 @ 4:25 PM EST

A2: I would like to see what others come up with because I am in the beginning of my teaching career and would like to hear ideas #100wcCHAT
boyceoc Dec 6 @ 4:26 PM EST

Q2 Just do it! The first step is the hardest. You won't regret it. #100wcChat
In reply to @100wcCHAT1
irockey - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:26 PM EST

A2: to anyone starting out with their class on a blog I would advise jumping in, reading other class blogs, sharing these with your children and just having fun! #100wcCHAT
TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:26 PM EST

The folks here can help Troy! #100wcCHAT
In reply to @Troy12moore
irockey - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:28 PM EST

Hi Troy. Good to see you and welcome. We have a number of class blogs you could look at. What year group do you teach? #100wcCHAT
In reply to @Troy12moore
ktregunna Dec 6 @ 4:29 PM EST

Finding other blogging schools you can make links with is a good place to start, commenting on others posts and you’ll find they repay the favour #100wcCHAT
In reply to @100wcCHAT1
100wcCHAT1 Dec 6 @ 4:29 PM EST

Do you all think having a specific purpose for the blog at the beginning helps rather than trying to do lots of things? #100wcCHAT
Troy12moore Dec 6 @ 4:29 PM EST

I am currently in college, but my plan is to teach high school history classes. #100wcCHAT
In reply to @irockey
irockey - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:31 PM EST

Yes I do. I think having a focus for your blog is helpful and good for planning your writing. #100wcCHAT
In reply to @100wcCHAT1
TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:31 PM EST

Is finding the audience essential before blogging or do they come as you go? #100wcCHAT
In reply to @ktregunna, @100wcCHAT1
boyceoc Dec 6 @ 4:31 PM EST

Yes - I think starting small helps. Take small steps...#100wcChat
In reply to @100wcCHAT1
irockey - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:31 PM EST

We began our blog sharing our weekly writing from class with other classes and then the world #100wcCHAT
In reply to @100wcCHAT1
100wcCHAT1 Dec 6 @ 4:32 PM EST

Goodness, we're nearly at Question 3! #100wcCHAT
irockey - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:32 PM EST

I think you find your audience as you go and it is determined by the educators and classes you connect with #100wcCHAT
In reply to @TheHeadsOffice, @ktregunna, @100wcCHAT1
boyceoc Dec 6 @ 4:33 PM EST

I think the audience comes after a while. Start by sharing stories with each other. Teacher and classmates commenting, #100wcChat
In reply to @TheHeadsOffice, @ktregunna, @100wcCHAT1
irockey - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:34 PM EST

Excellent. That's what we did and it's the comments that inspire the children #100wcCHAT
In reply to @boyceoc, @TheHeadsOffice, @ktregunna, @100wcCHAT1
Troy12moore Dec 6 @ 4:37 PM EST

Before I found this chat, I was unaware that class blogs were even a thing that educators were using. #100wcCHAT
TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:37 PM EST

Question 3 asks what should be published - only the best?#100wcCHAT
irockey - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:38 PM EST

Definitely not! Everything gets published on our blogs because everyone's work is valued equally and celebrated #100wcCHAT
In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:39 PM EST

Yes, they are VERY popular. @edublogs has a great support network for teachers with ideas of blogging in general & other topics #100wcCHAT
In reply to @Troy12moore, @edublogs
ThisIsLiamM Dec 6 @ 4:39 PM EST

Yes Miss. #100wcCHAT
In reply to @100wcCHAT1, @SPH23, @boyceoc, @irockey
irockey - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:39 PM EST

A3: I encourage the children to edit their work before it is published but I don't edit their work #100wcCHAT
TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:40 PM EST

Hello Liam! I was so delighted that one of your Ss has joined Team 100! #100wcCHAT
In reply to @ThisIsLiamM, @100wcCHAT1, @SPH23, @boyceoc, @irockey
TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:41 PM EST

I know of classes where only 2/3 pieces are published because it has to be the BEST & there isn't time for some Ss to keep editing #100wcCHAT
ktregunna Dec 6 @ 4:41 PM EST

I encourage them to proof read and check it makes sense but it’s not only the best that’s published. I do stress anyone in the world can read it! #100wcCHAT
In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
Troy12moore Dec 6 @ 4:41 PM EST

I feel as if the best should be published but I feel like all work should be published so all ideas are presented. #100wcCHAT
TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:41 PM EST

Does that make a difference? Do they look again? #100wcCHAT
In reply to @ktregunna
TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:42 PM EST

Some schools have a policy that only the best goes out to the world #100wcCHAT
In reply to @Troy12moore
boyceoc Dec 6 @ 4:42 PM EST

Everything gets published ...but very conscious of weaker children...I would always make their work legible. #100wcChat
In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
irockey - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:42 PM EST

Yes, that is so important and encourages the children to make sure that they are happy with what they are publishing #100wcCHAT
In reply to @ktregunna, @TheHeadsOffice
ktregunna Dec 6 @ 4:43 PM EST

Then some ch may never get to publish their work no matter how hard they try #100wcCHAT
In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
irockey - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:43 PM EST

That's such a shame as for some children it is possible that they may never share their work with the world #100wcCHAT
In reply to @TheHeadsOffice, @Troy12moore
ktregunna Dec 6 @ 4:44 PM EST

They do when they realise Ed Sheerin could be reading it!! #100wcCHAT
In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
Troy12moore Dec 6 @ 4:45 PM EST

It truly is a shame. #100wcCHAT
In reply to @irockey, @TheHeadsOffice
100wcCHAT1 Dec 6 @ 4:45 PM EST

Nearly time for a sneak peek at next week's prompt. You'll be amazed! #100wcCHAT
irockey - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:46 PM EST

Looking forward to this!! #100wcCHAT
In reply to @100wcCHAT1
irockey - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:46 PM EST

I read about 12-15 stories this evening to nearly the whole school! #100wcCHAT
In reply to @ThisIsLiamM, @100wcCHAT1
ThisIsLiamM Dec 6 @ 4:47 PM EST

Leave some comments if you like… https://t.co/hJ0ZWXJGBE #100wcCHAT
In reply to @Troy12moore
100wcCHAT1 Dec 6 @ 4:47 PM EST

The last prompt of the year is this gif. It came from @Trystan_Russell to explain how he was feeling! #100wcCHAT https://t.co/QRzGAjKUH7 via @GIPHY
ThisIsLiamM Dec 6 @ 4:47 PM EST

Yep. #100WCChat
In reply to @100wcCHAT1
ThisIsLiamM Dec 6 @ 4:48 PM EST

Bit of both. #100WCChat
In reply to @TheHeadsOffice, @ktregunna, @100wcCHAT1
irockey - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:48 PM EST

That's brilliant! Love that #100wcCHAT
In reply to @100wcCHAT1, @Trystan_Russell, @GIPHY
TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:49 PM EST

I can't get it to show without you having to click the link! #100wcCHAT
ThisIsLiamM Dec 6 @ 4:50 PM EST

#100WCChat Editing: child, loads. Teacher: only safeguarding or if inappropriate. #itstheirwork Do you rewrite their work in their book for them?
In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:50 PM EST
Excellent point Liam! #100wcCHAT
- ThisIsLiamM Dec 6 @ 4:50 PM EST
  
  #100WCChat Editing: child, loads. Teacher: only safeguarding or if inappropriate. #itstheirwork Do you rewrite their work in their book for them?
  In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
ThisIsLiamM Dec 6 @ 4:51 PM EST

Yes. Natasha (Y5) is excited too! #100WCChat
In reply to @TheHeadsOffice, @100wcCHAT1, @SPH23, @boyceoc, @irockey
irockey - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:51 PM EST

Spot on that man! #100wcCHAT
In reply to @ThisIsLiamM, @TheHeadsOffice
100wcCHAT1 Dec 6 @ 4:51 PM EST

So, how are you going to introduce the prompt? #100wcCHAT
ThisIsLiamM Dec 6 @ 4:53 PM EST

Oh! Mine was to two toddlers. Next term, I’m starting a dad’s reading event after school though. #100WCChat
In reply to @irockey, @100wcCHAT1
irockey - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:54 PM EST

That sound s great! I like that idea to role model reading #100wcCHAT
In reply to @ThisIsLiamM, @100wcCHAT1
irockey - Moderator Dec 6 @ 4:54 PM EST

I think I'll start by talking about emotions with the children and what caused this response #100wcCHAT
In reply to @100wcCHAT1
ThisIsLiamM Dec 6 @ 4:55 PM EST

#100WCChat I’d been at my computer for hours. It felt like days, weeks! But, the computer was not doing as I asked. Was I just a monkey inputting nonsense? No! Out the window you go. Be gone QWERTY…
boyceoc Dec 6 @ 4:58 PM EST

I'm stumped here - too late - too tired! Thank you @ThisIsLiamM & @irockey for your ideas! #100wcChat
In reply to @100wcCHAT1, @ThisIsLiamM, @irockey