BLOG SITE FOR STUDENTS - Classroom 2.02024-03-28T11:07:12Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/blog-site-for-students?commentId=649749%3AComment%3A429552&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI have used many blogging pla…tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-04-18:649749:Comment:8290702012-04-18T04:03:10.306ZNicole Weldinghttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/NicoleWelding
<p>I have used many blogging platforms for students--the safest, easiest platform I have found is <a href="http://www.teacherblogit.com" target="_blank">http://www.teacherblogit.com</a></p>
<p>This site allows teachers to quickly put together a classroom of bloggers that can be kept private or public. Students can use their mobile phones to access the site as well. It doesn't get any easier--and it is not a wordpress platform, so there are not added complications to posting and commenting…</p>
<p>I have used many blogging platforms for students--the safest, easiest platform I have found is <a href="http://www.teacherblogit.com" target="_blank">http://www.teacherblogit.com</a></p>
<p>This site allows teachers to quickly put together a classroom of bloggers that can be kept private or public. Students can use their mobile phones to access the site as well. It doesn't get any easier--and it is not a wordpress platform, so there are not added complications to posting and commenting (students can even add their own avatar). I wouldn't use any other blogging site with my class.</p> I have just been using Kidblo…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-04-20:649749:Comment:4645142010-04-20T12:56:51.542ZmeLhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MelissaRollosson
I have just been using Kidblog with a group of 6th graders - love the simplicity. The teacher I was working with was relly impressed with how easy it is and the ability to see what they post immediately.<br />
My own blog is on Edublogs and I used to push teachers towards it. However, all the features that made it so appealing (bulk management of student accounts) became a "pay for" feature and that turned me off. At this point Kidblog is free, extremely easy to set up and manage. The teachers in my…
I have just been using Kidblog with a group of 6th graders - love the simplicity. The teacher I was working with was relly impressed with how easy it is and the ability to see what they post immediately.<br />
My own blog is on Edublogs and I used to push teachers towards it. However, all the features that made it so appealing (bulk management of student accounts) became a "pay for" feature and that turned me off. At this point Kidblog is free, extremely easy to set up and manage. The teachers in my district are only beginning to look at blogs and the Kidblog platform has what they tend to look for. We have asked Kidblog if they have any plans to create a "teen"version - what high school student wants to use KIDblog? Their response was positive so perhaps in the future they will have a similar platform geared for older students. I use 21classes.com and like…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-01-24:649749:Comment:4298272010-01-24T21:29:52.887ZAimeehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Aimee12
I use 21classes.com and like the customizability. My students like customizing their layouts. It is a completely closed blogging community, but can be public if the teacher chooses. Comments can be moderated or not. You can only have 10 free student accounts, though, which is a drawback. It is also a bit glitchy. For example, when you change the banner, background or profile picture, it reverts all the colors back to the default. Great if you're going to change your theme, but not so great if…
I use 21classes.com and like the customizability. My students like customizing their layouts. It is a completely closed blogging community, but can be public if the teacher chooses. Comments can be moderated or not. You can only have 10 free student accounts, though, which is a drawback. It is also a bit glitchy. For example, when you change the banner, background or profile picture, it reverts all the colors back to the default. Great if you're going to change your theme, but not so great if you just want to update your profile picture.<br />
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I just discovered kidblogs.org and signed up for an account to check it out and compare to 21classes. It is similar to 21classes in format and controllability, but much simpler to use. This is because the layout is not customizable. The background and blog pages are identical for all students. The dashboard is simple and easy to use (not always the case with 21classes), and it's completely free. I may consider changing to this free option next year and forego paying for the 21classes blog. You may want to check it out and see if it will meet your needs. I have played with Edublogs,…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-01-24:649749:Comment:4298152010-01-24T20:30:27.891ZColleen Brownhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ColleenBrown
I have played with Edublogs, and 21 Classes. However, I was immediately hooked on Kidblog because of the quick set up and I had to do virtually no training/practice with my 4th and 5th Graders. Easy to set up classes, easy to monitor. Does not have any bells and whistles, though, and visually not as interesting. But if you have younger kids that are just starting, it is a great start and they LOVE it!
I have played with Edublogs, and 21 Classes. However, I was immediately hooked on Kidblog because of the quick set up and I had to do virtually no training/practice with my 4th and 5th Graders. Easy to set up classes, easy to monitor. Does not have any bells and whistles, though, and visually not as interesting. But if you have younger kids that are just starting, it is a great start and they LOVE it! As Jerry suggested, 21classes…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-01-24:649749:Comment:4297802010-01-24T17:38:08.337ZMichelle Kepplehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MichelleKepple
As Jerry suggested, 21classes.com is a great site. Students have to be approved by their teacher in order to create an account on the class page. It is very easy for teachers to monitor as well. Hope this helps!
As Jerry suggested, 21classes.com is a great site. Students have to be approved by their teacher in order to create an account on the class page. It is very easy for teachers to monitor as well. Hope this helps! Kidblog.org is new, and they…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-01-23:649749:Comment:4295622010-01-23T21:33:35.477ZJonathan Wyliehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JonathanWylie
Kidblog.org is new, and they say they have had 10,000 student blogs set up in only the last two weeks!<br />
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Otherwise, I would also suggest Weebly. <a href="http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/59509.aspx" target="_blank">Here is a teacher's guide on how to get started</a>.
Kidblog.org is new, and they say they have had 10,000 student blogs set up in only the last two weeks!<br />
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Otherwise, I would also suggest Weebly. <a href="http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/59509.aspx" target="_blank">Here is a teacher's guide on how to get started</a>. I use gaggle as well. Our for…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-01-23:649749:Comment:4295522010-01-23T21:19:29.506Znick_ahttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/NickAmb
I use gaggle as well. Our former tech coordinator pulled all student email access! After two months, his solution was Gaggle. It was free, and more importantly--he didn't have to worry about it. I took on the job of signing up every kid in my classes for an account.<br />
It is very effective. There is nothing that escapes its filtering system. Kids can't even use mildly coarse language without it being blocked. (I think it even blocked "heck") Well, that's a stretch--but you get the idea...<br />
The blog…
I use gaggle as well. Our former tech coordinator pulled all student email access! After two months, his solution was Gaggle. It was free, and more importantly--he didn't have to worry about it. I took on the job of signing up every kid in my classes for an account.<br />
It is very effective. There is nothing that escapes its filtering system. Kids can't even use mildly coarse language without it being blocked. (I think it even blocked "heck") Well, that's a stretch--but you get the idea...<br />
The blog is neat and a lot of kids, especially those who are verbal--enjoy writing on their blogs. In most cases, no it wouldn't…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-01-23:649749:Comment:4294792010-01-23T17:07:48.120ZSteve O'Connorhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/SteveOConnor
In most cases, no it wouldn't be blocked. That has been my experience as one who does the same. I was at one school that was incredibly restrictive in which only approved sites could be visited, but I assume that is fairly rare.
In most cases, no it wouldn't be blocked. That has been my experience as one who does the same. I was at one school that was incredibly restrictive in which only approved sites could be visited, but I assume that is fairly rare. I self host a wordpress appli…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-01-23:649749:Comment:4294752010-01-23T16:59:44.615ZJeffrey Drakehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JeffreyDrake200
I self host a wordpress application. I would assume this would not be blocked. Do I assume correctly?
I self host a wordpress application. I would assume this would not be blocked. Do I assume correctly? I just checked out Imbee and…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-06-17:649749:Comment:3541652009-06-17T21:11:02.684ZKaren Hatzigeorgiouhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KarenHatzigeorgiou
I just checked out Imbee and they are no longer operating.
I just checked out Imbee and they are no longer operating.