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by Stacy

Jul 26, 2005

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I read an article on techlearning about using blogs in
science class (or any class for that matter).
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Has anyone used blogs in their classes? Do you have
posted/published rules that the students follow regarding
the content and format of their posts? Do you require
students to post comments on the blog?

I set up a test blog at
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I want to use it with my classes to solicit their opinions
on science class activities, topics and content. I also
want to support writing skills, technology skills and foster
some critical thinking.

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Raven /blockquote>

I answered this in the other forum as well:

I don't use a blog, but a discussion board. Since they are
similar, I'll go ahead and answer the questions anyway.

During the first two weeks of school, I take my students into
the computer lab where we explore, as a class, the classroom
webpage. I then ...See More

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Stacy /blockquote>

Thank you Raven. I've visited your site. It's awesome - very
comprehensive and easy to get around.

I am thinking of downloading the program that you posted
previously for the discussion board. I just haven't yet!
Thanks for the advice on going to the computer lab for practice.

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