What is the best way to address this issue: class webpage or blog? - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T08:31:52Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/what-is-the-best-way-to-1?commentId=649749%3AComment%3A425742&feed=yes&xn_auth=noIn a nutshell:
* Use a wiki i…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-01-10:649749:Comment:4258292010-01-10T05:44:00.982ZJohn Sowashhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/jrsowash
In a nutshell:<br />
* Use a wiki if lots of teachers and lots of students need to post information.<br />
* Use a blog if one teacher or one student needs to post information<br />
* Use Google Sites for individual teacher pages.<br />
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All three of these tools overlap in one or more areas. Each one could probably accomplish what you need to do.<br />
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At my school we are using a <a href="http://southfieldchristian.wikispaces.com/" target="_blank">wiki</a> as a simple online learning portal (kind of like a stripped down…
In a nutshell:<br />
* Use a wiki if lots of teachers and lots of students need to post information.<br />
* Use a blog if one teacher or one student needs to post information<br />
* Use Google Sites for individual teacher pages.<br />
<br />
All three of these tools overlap in one or more areas. Each one could probably accomplish what you need to do.<br />
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At my school we are using a <a href="http://southfieldchristian.wikispaces.com/" target="_blank">wiki</a> as a simple online learning portal (kind of like a stripped down version of Moodle) for posting quizzes, student reports, and threaded discussions. It's much more flexible than a blog. We have a school-wide wiki divided up into elementary, middle, and high school. Each teacher has the option of creating a section for their own class.<br />
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We do have a couple of teacher using blogs. Each student has their own and posts weekly. For regular posting by a single individual I would go the blog route.<br />
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The third option which has elements of both blogs and wikis-- a <a href="http://sites.google.com/" target="_blank">Google Site</a>. Google sites makes creating a web page very simple and they look great! Sites are easily updated, accept widgets and apps, and have a threaded discussion feature (not as good as the Wiki though). Sites integrates Google's other products seamlessly (Docs, Maps, YouTube). For teacher class pages, I would recommend Google Sites. Here's a <a href="http://sites.google.com/a/googleclassrooms.org/mrs-richau/Home" target="_blank">sample</a>. There is a third option, Laur…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-01-09:649749:Comment:4257422010-01-09T20:40:43.741ZTodd Wandiohttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ToddWandio
There is a third option, Lauriene. You could set up a wikispace account and invite your students there. It allows for the blogging, as well as file sharing, etc. I use it with my Middle School Outreach students, many of whom are not on site all the time.
There is a third option, Lauriene. You could set up a wikispace account and invite your students there. It allows for the blogging, as well as file sharing, etc. I use it with my Middle School Outreach students, many of whom are not on site all the time. Et voila! Techspin.ning.com =…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-12-09:649749:Comment:4180572009-12-09T15:22:41.493ZPatti McCurdyhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/PattiMcCurdy
Et voila! <a href="http://techspin.ning.com/" target="_blank">Techspin.ning.com</a> = Swirling, Whirling, Twirling Techies - join me on ning!
Et voila! <a href="http://techspin.ning.com/" target="_blank">Techspin.ning.com</a> = Swirling, Whirling, Twirling Techies - join me on ning! Just enrolled in Edublogs aft…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-12-09:649749:Comment:4180552009-12-09T15:16:48.751ZPatti McCurdyhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/PattiMcCurdy
Just enrolled in Edublogs after using Wordpress for a <a href="http://www.cdsl.qc.ca/discipline/mccurdy/sec2/class_blogs.htm" target="_blank">Blog Project.</a> It is much better for schools in terms of admin.<br />
Check out <a href="http://pattimcsee.edublogs.org/" target="_blank">Technology in the Classroom by PattiMcSee on Edublog</a> - just created it today.<br />
Thinking of starting a ning site..stuck on the name. I want something that ends in ning...like itechspin.ning.com or something cool.…
Just enrolled in Edublogs after using Wordpress for a <a href="http://www.cdsl.qc.ca/discipline/mccurdy/sec2/class_blogs.htm" target="_blank">Blog Project.</a> It is much better for schools in terms of admin.<br />
Check out <a href="http://pattimcsee.edublogs.org/" target="_blank">Technology in the Classroom by PattiMcSee on Edublog</a> - just created it today.<br />
Thinking of starting a ning site..stuck on the name. I want something that ends in ning...like itechspin.ning.com or something cool. Probably already taken. Will keep you posted. Hi,
You can use Forkie.com fo…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-11-02:649749:Comment:3996252009-11-02T08:34:18.288ZJason Faulknerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JasonFaulkner
Hi,<br />
You can use Forkie.com for free for your entire school (every class) and it provides a school website, as well as each individual class website.<br />
<a href="http://www.forkie.com/why/education.html">http://www.forkie.com/why/education.html</a><br />
It also allows parents to join your class group, engaging them in the learning process with class events, news and<br />
messages.<br />
Cheers, Jason.
Hi,<br />
You can use Forkie.com for free for your entire school (every class) and it provides a school website, as well as each individual class website.<br />
<a href="http://www.forkie.com/why/education.html">http://www.forkie.com/why/education.html</a><br />
It also allows parents to join your class group, engaging them in the learning process with class events, news and<br />
messages.<br />
Cheers, Jason. Many teachers now have a webp…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-11-01:649749:Comment:3992642009-11-01T00:39:09.536ZPamela Jacksonhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/PamelaJackson
Many teachers now have a webpage with a blog or wiki. Some just have wikis. <a href="http://pbworks.com">http://pbworks.com</a> or <a href="http://wikispaces.com">http://wikispaces.com</a>. I have a blog and Blackboard. Parents access Blackboard as guests. One of the menu buttons on Blackboard is to my blog. Googlesites is a pretty easy webpage to manage. Weebly has a variety of templates but can get some technical quirks that I don't like.
Many teachers now have a webpage with a blog or wiki. Some just have wikis. <a href="http://pbworks.com">http://pbworks.com</a> or <a href="http://wikispaces.com">http://wikispaces.com</a>. I have a blog and Blackboard. Parents access Blackboard as guests. One of the menu buttons on Blackboard is to my blog. Googlesites is a pretty easy webpage to manage. Weebly has a variety of templates but can get some technical quirks that I don't like. Lauriene,
I loved your links…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-10-31:649749:Comment:3992252009-10-31T20:58:51.378ZPatti McCurdyhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/PattiMcCurdy
Lauriene,<br />
I loved your links and am checking them out now. I use a website, blogs and portal community. Each one has its own merit. The current trend is to try to integrate all the different sites together. For example, I linked my flickr pics to my blogs, I post my photo and video galleries to my blogs and vary individual discussion forum participation on the portal with blog participation (groups of 6 with a blog leader). It is a lot but I love playing with all the buttons. What are you doing…
Lauriene,<br />
I loved your links and am checking them out now. I use a website, blogs and portal community. Each one has its own merit. The current trend is to try to integrate all the different sites together. For example, I linked my flickr pics to my blogs, I post my photo and video galleries to my blogs and vary individual discussion forum participation on the portal with blog participation (groups of 6 with a blog leader). It is a lot but I love playing with all the buttons. What are you doing this year?<br />
Patti I agree, class websites can l…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-08-06:649749:Comment:3708302009-08-06T22:09:59.577ZJonah Salsichhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JonahSalsich
I agree, class websites can look jumbled, and once they are visited a few times, there is no reason to look again.<br />
Edublogs, like Wordpress, has a menu bar on top of each blog so you can have somewhat static pages for class schedules, routines, homework, internet guidelines, etc. It really combines the benefits of a static class webpage with the discussion aspect of a blog.
I agree, class websites can look jumbled, and once they are visited a few times, there is no reason to look again.<br />
Edublogs, like Wordpress, has a menu bar on top of each blog so you can have somewhat static pages for class schedules, routines, homework, internet guidelines, etc. It really combines the benefits of a static class webpage with the discussion aspect of a blog. I am actually going to have b…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-08-06:649749:Comment:3707832009-08-06T19:07:20.508ZAnthony VonBankhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/AnthonyVonBank
I am actually going to have both, a website and blog. I will cross-link both so whichever THEY prefer, they can still find the other. A little redundant, but i look at it this way: What's a little copying and pasting to make sure those who like blogs can get their RSS feeds, and the ones who like to bookmark stuff can also do that.<br />
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Yola sites offers blogs within sites. Might be something worth looking into...
I am actually going to have both, a website and blog. I will cross-link both so whichever THEY prefer, they can still find the other. A little redundant, but i look at it this way: What's a little copying and pasting to make sure those who like blogs can get their RSS feeds, and the ones who like to bookmark stuff can also do that.<br />
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Yola sites offers blogs within sites. Might be something worth looking into... Wordpress can do static pages…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-08-06:649749:Comment:3706792009-08-06T14:59:29.451ZKevhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Kev
Wordpress can do static pages with a menu bar. I don't know about Edublogs though. I definitely think teaching them to do blogs is the way to go. It is much easier to learn/update and they look professional.<br />
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Maybe I'm just too much of a geek but the way many teacher homepages look makes me cringe. They are the most often very unprofessional looking. The color schemes are a mess, menus are disorganized, clip art is everywhere, etc. Working with blogs and their pre-made templates avoids much of…
Wordpress can do static pages with a menu bar. I don't know about Edublogs though. I definitely think teaching them to do blogs is the way to go. It is much easier to learn/update and they look professional.<br />
<br />
Maybe I'm just too much of a geek but the way many teacher homepages look makes me cringe. They are the most often very unprofessional looking. The color schemes are a mess, menus are disorganized, clip art is everywhere, etc. Working with blogs and their pre-made templates avoids much of this.