I teach first grade and I can’t wait to see the students’ excitement about our very own class blog. The students are still so young that just seeing pictures of themselves and their work on the computer will make them very happy. They will be eager to use the blog in and out of the classroom. It will familiarize them more with technology, using the computer to retrieve information, and to post information.
I can create a blog to communicate class/school information with parents. Post field trip information, field trip forms, parent helper calendars, general classroom guidelines and more.
I can create a blog with daily lessons listed for students who are sick or gone. Each day, try to designate a classroom "scribe" who is responsible for posting lessons/materials covered.
I can (for my really young students) perhaps students just learning to write - use a blog to showcase individual art projects throughout the year. Use a digital camera and scanner to put creative endeavors up for display around each holiday.
I can create a blog with daily lessons listed for students who are sick or gone. Each day, try to designate a classroom "scribe" who is responsible for posting lessons/materials covered.
I can (for my really young students) perhaps students just learning to write - use a blog to showcase individual art projects throughout the year. Use a digital camera and scanner to put creative endeavors up for display around each holiday.
I think that blogging at such a young age could really be great for you kids. I love the idea of showcasing student work; that was what I wanted to do as well. I also really like how you talk about posting work for kids that missed school. While I love this idea; I immediately think of my children that miss school. In my community, it seems as if the kids missing school the most are the kids that do not have access to technology at home. I'm not sure of a solution to this problem; it is something that I am struggling with when thinking of a blog. I feel like that is the reason I am using my blog more as a showcase, as opposed to a place to post necessary information. The type of blog depends so much on the community where we teach and the level of technological comfort. Great ideas!
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