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Dear Parents/Guardians,
Have you been trying to think of new ways to get your child writing at home? This week I introduced our classroom to an online program called Kid Blog. Ask your child to sign into Kid Blog to create a blog post of their own or read and comment on their classmates writing! Students can develop voice by writing about topics that interest them, share stories, and provide positive feedback to others about their writing. Occasionally I will post topics for students to respond to.
Students are aware of the responsibility that comes along with having their own blog. We have discussed clear expectations about internet safety and using kind, respectful language. Only first names will be used on the blog and all comments have to be approved by me before it will show up on the blog. This allows me to moderate every comment and ensure each student is using the blog safely and appropriately. Kid Blog allows teachers to closely monitor student blogs and user accounts. Only our class can view the blog as it is password protected.
How to Log In:
Students can access our Kid Blog by clicking on the Kid Blog link on our classroom blog. The link can be found under the “Kid Blog” tab along the top of the home page. The students will log-in to their account by clicking their name and using the password “comets”.
How Can I be Involved as a Parent?
I have created a "Guest" account where parents and family members can log in to read and leave a special comment on their child's blog. Click on the kid blog link, look fro the member name labelled "Guest". The guest log-in password is “comets”. Please sign each post with your name so the students know who the “Guest” comment was from. We can't wait to get our first comments from special friends and family members!
This is a great opportunity for all writers to develop their literacy skills through different mediums. I can already see a positive change in how motivated our class is to practice their writing at home. The blog will also help students create classroom discussions, learn digital citizenship, practice writing skills and reflect on their learning. If you have any further questions or concerns regarding Kid Blog, please let me know.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Have you been trying to think of new ways to get your child writing at home? This week I introduced our classroom to an online program called Kid Blog. Ask your child to sign into Kid Blog to create a blog post of their own or read and comment on their classmates writing! Students can develop voice by writing about topics that interest them, share stories, and provide positive feedback to others about their writing. Occasionally I will post topics for students to respond to.
Students are aware of the responsibility that comes along with having their own blog. We have discussed clear expectations about internet safety and using kind, respectful language. Only first names will be used on the blog and all comments have to be approved by me before it will show up on the blog. This allows me to moderate every comment and ensure each student is using the blog safely and appropriately. Kid Blog allows teachers to closely monitor student blogs and user accounts. Only our class can view the blog as it is password protected.
How to Log In:
Students can access our Kid Blog by clicking on the Kid Blog link on our classroom blog. The link can be found under the “Kid Blog” tab along the top of the home page. The students will log-in to their account by clicking their name and using the password “comets”.
How Can I be Involved as a Parent?
I have created a "Guest" account where parents and family members can log in to read and leave a special comment on their child's blog. Click on the kid blog link, look fro the member name labelled "Guest". The guest log-in password is “comets”. Please sign each post with your name so the students know who the “Guest” comment was from. We can't wait to get our first comments from special friends and family members!
This is a great opportunity for all writers to develop their literacy skills through different mediums. I can already see a positive change in how motivated our class is to practice their writing at home. The blog will also help students create classroom discussions, learn digital citizenship, practice writing skills and reflect on their learning. If you have any further questions or concerns regarding Kid Blog, please let me know.