Using in a classroom

Before using blogs, set guidelines

1. What type of information will be shared on the blog
1. Reflection on a subject
2. Book review
3. Educational videos
4. Research findings
5. Comments on class topic
6. Article review
7. Opinionated papers
2. Set classroom appropriate boundaries 
3. Give specific assignments and expectations
1. Word count
2. Writing format
3. Preferred resources 
4. Grade consistently and fairly
1. Don't make it up as you go
2. Show students examples
3. Set the standard
4. Give them a syllabus or expectations  

How to use a blog for classroom purposes

1. Easy way to continue the learning experience outside of classroom.
2. Give research assignments that students can share 
3. Saves classroom time 
4. Can be used as extra credit or a way of refreshing students mind of the subject/ topic
5. Saved trees by sharing articles and other information electronically
6. Teachers can read every students perspective on a topic because a blog allows them to express their opinion more in depth or longer than they would in a classroom. 
7. Advertising assignments or college level blog experiments

The Program keeps track of your view, comments, stats and pages

Any Questions?

Bey Day Excuse

This is an email from an unknown Towson student informing a professor that he or she will not be attending class due to Beyonce's birthday ( Also known as Bey Day). In this email, the student addresses this day, September 4th 1981 as the Lords day, and out of respect for this sacred day, she would not be attending class. She ends the email by wishing the professor a blessed Bey Day but to remember Beyonce's love and to Bow Down! 

Is this a sufficient reason to not miss class? 

And is this email crossing the line?

Please comment your opinion on this topic