Friday, November 18, 2011
How can this be used in schools?
This is a great way to get everyones opinion on a question the teacher asks. its a good use of ICT and allows the children to actively participate in a lesson.
It could also be a good way for the teacher to understand the children's individual learning of the question asked.
It could also be a good way for the teacher to understand the children's individual learning of the question asked.
How blogging could be used in classrooms
Much like we have been doing, children could be posed with a question and asked to email their responses to the blog website. The pupils could then be asked to comment on at least two other ideas in order to generate discussion.
Alternatively, blogs could be used as a starter point to the "holiday" idea previously mentioned by Anthony in today's session. The children could have their own individual blogs and be asked to update it like a diary over a holiday break. The children could all be linked together in an online group with the teacher having a school specific blog (to adhere to safeguarding issues) to view and use in the classroom. This would help to develop the children's ICT skills, in addition to their English writing while staying on the topic of Geography; where they have been, what they have done and the different areas of Geography they look at in everyday life. This would be in relation to human, environmental and social geographies, personal to the children and the class as a collective.
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This is good to use in the classroom for its cross-curricular benefits, eg geography mixed with ICT. It can also be engaging and exciting for children to use as they not of used this type of technology or software before. Children who may not often contribute to class or are outspoken will also have the opportunity to voice thier opinions as no one can shout over them! Pupils can also post anonymously theier opinion without the fear of being bullied.
How to use blogging in the classroom
I think a good way to use blogging in the classroom could be to get children to discuss things that influence them daily, as making their blogging experience relevant to them will get them too engage with it more. So things like the school routine or classroom games. So getting them to maybe arrange a sports activity for the playground and asking people to respond if they would like to play and where they can all meet up. This kind of task would be more effective with older children and i think in general i would not use blogging as a classroom device unless teaching KS2 or children from year 4/5 upwards.
Megan
Megan
I would use this in my classroom when I have taken the children out on a field trip around the local area. I would ask them to take photo's of great and interesting landmarks and to write a small paragraph about it. I would also like to hear their comments on anything in their area that they would probably like to change or make improvements to.
I think blogging is a good resourve to use in classrooms, as it gets all the children involved and they can share their own opinions and comments, also if they wantd to remain anomynous they can. It allows children to see eachothers views, developing childrens knowledge on the specific issue being discussed.
How this would be used in a primary school
This kind of thing could be used in a primary school to encourage children to share about what they did on the weekend or over the school holidays. Although I wouldn't expect most children to have their own email account; their parents most likely do and it would be useful for them to learn how to use things like email software for the future.
However it would be easy for this kind of thing to become abused/get out of control. Things such as security and safeguarding become a major issue and children might use it as a subtle form of cyberbullying, which makes it even harder for the teacher to control.
How could you use blogging in your classroom? It could be used to evaluate a field trip or class trip that they've been on together and what they learnt. They could reflect on what they enjoyed the most or what would have made the trip even better! They could even do a diary if they went on a residential trip that may be longer for example a week. Also it can be used to write about their holiday experiences or what they did at the weekend so they can share it with their classmates.
(Aatka)
(Aatka)
How to use this in a classroom
You could get children to write about their summer holidays and where they have been. They could take pictures and note any interesting things they have come across. For example, if they visit an area with a river and they have been learning about river procsesses, they could make a note on which part of the river they saw, the source or the esturay and how that links to the course they are doing. If they have looked at a previous case study, they can look at similarities and differences, for example if they had a look at a river that had an esturay at the mouth, they could compare it with Bangladesh and the confluence of rivers, which make up the delta at the mouth of the river.
Blogspot in the classroom
This could be used in the classroom to encourage children to debate and air their views. For children that maybe nervous or apprehensive about speaking in front of a class or being wrong, it can take away some of the fear. But it needs to be used in an appropriate manner and I would question the contol you have over what is posted.
I think this tool could be very useful in classrooms to find out about children's experiences when they are not at school and to add another dimension to the old favourite 'show and tell'. Also, homeworks can be set on there so the children all know where to find all the details of what they need to do and can share ideas for if anybody is stuck with what to do. However, we are still assuming that all children have access to a computer and this is unfortunately not always true.
Nicole
Nicole
how it can be used in primary schools
- get children to send photos of their weekend in
- send homeworks - so everyone can see each others
- send opinions on certain topics
- research certain things and send the ideas to blogger
- show and tell
- set homework on there
Heidi
How we could this in our classroom
This would be good to use as it encourages children to develop their own ideas and post them online, as opposed to talking to the teacher directly!
My Local Area
Hello I'm Eleni, and I live in the fens!
I live in a nice part of Cambridgeshire called Earith.
The nearest town to me is St.Ives (not in corwall, theres another one) and the nearest city is Cambridge (which is beautiful!)
I grew up in Earith and Im very used to rivers and lakes and green fields...so London is a bit different!
I live in a nice part of Cambridgeshire called Earith.
The nearest town to me is St.Ives (not in corwall, theres another one) and the nearest city is Cambridge (which is beautiful!)
I grew up in Earith and Im very used to rivers and lakes and green fields...so London is a bit different!
My Local Area
Hello!
I'm Tom, and I live down in the South-East of England in Kent. My nearest city is Canterbury, which is about 35mins away by bus from My town which is called Deal; a small town by the sea. Not much goes on here anymore but it used to play a major role in smuggling way back when!
On a clear day you can see France from the beach :)
There is also a famous roadsign just outside of Deal which has the placenames "Ham" and "Sandwich" on it - needless to say, it's been stolen many a time!
Hi I'm Nicole. I'm from Hampshire and I live on the border of the New Forest so there is a gate onto the forest at the end of my road which is really nice. I really enjoy living in this area as it is peaceful and there is no light or noise pollution. My nearest town is very small and is about minutes away but the nearest city is about/ minutes away and it is either Southampton or Salisbury. Also, Roehampton is about 2 hours on the motorway by car or a bit more on the train.
Nicole
Nicole
FW: Local Area
From: eszter_5@hotmail.com
To: andygeezer.rugeo@blogger.com
Subject: Local Area
Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:53:59 +0100
My local area in Hungary is in Budakalasz. It is a little community, which consits of three streets. Everyone knows everyone here. It is a beautiful area, with the River Danube running next to it and a stable on the other side of it. We have two houses next to each other and four lakes behind the field at tha back of our houses.
Geog Yr 1
I was born in South East London and have lived there all my life, in different parts of Southwark.
Most of the time I enjoy living in London as it is very busy, although at times it can be a bit too manic!!
Most of the time I enjoy living in London as it is very busy, although at times it can be a bit too manic!!
hello
Hi Andy,
I like living in Wimbledon as it has so many lovely parks to go on great adventures.
Marsha
I like living in Wimbledon as it has so many lovely parks to go on great adventures.
Marsha
Aatka Hussain- Hi my local area is Reading. It's in the south east of England. There's lots of scenery and trees around. There's a local river area which has the River Thames running through it. Near my street there are a few shops and restaurants e.g. Frankie and Benny's. There is also a local park with a play area for children and also football courts and a stadium.
Hi Andy,
Im a 1st Year geography specialist called James.
I was born in the Channel Islands on Jersey, but I grew up in Redditch, just south of Birminham in the Midlands. Cold in winter, Warm in summer, due to the (small) effect of continentality in the UK.
Lukily for me, the midlands is a good position for a kayaker, as it is near to the Wye valley river basin and a fairly quick drive to both North and South Wales, for all the good whitewater that is availiable there.
WOOO!!!
James
Im a 1st Year geography specialist called James.
I was born in the Channel Islands on Jersey, but I grew up in Redditch, just south of Birminham in the Midlands. Cold in winter, Warm in summer, due to the (small) effect of continentality in the UK.
Lukily for me, the midlands is a good position for a kayaker, as it is near to the Wye valley river basin and a fairly quick drive to both North and South Wales, for all the good whitewater that is availiable there.
WOOO!!!
James
Croydon
I am from Croydon, which is located in the South East of London. I live near the centre which is very built up. Towards the outskirts of Croydon there is plenty of greenery which is a complete contrast to the town centre.
Cornwall
I come from Cornwall in the southwest. I live on the coast, near St Mawes.. opposite Falmouth. I am used to lots of sea and beaches. Everyone does a lot of surfing and sailing, its a lot different to here!
Hi
Hi,
Brian here. I am from Co. Kerry in Ireland. It is a very scenic area and tourism is a big industry.
Regards,
Brian
Brian here. I am from Co. Kerry in Ireland. It is a very scenic area and tourism is a big industry.
Regards,
Brian
Hi i am Heidi, I am from Herefordshire which is on the border of Wales. I live on a farm with cider apples and cows and crops, it is deep in the countryside and my nearest neighbour is 5 miles away. Roehampton uni is 4 and half hours by car and 5 and half by train. I love living in this area because it is so peaceful and quiet (nearest motorway is an hour away). My nearest town is 30 mins away called Hereford
Heidi
Heidi
Local Area
My local area is Hastings, in the south east of England. It is around two hours away from Roehampton university. It is a small sea side town, with beautiful views.
Local Area
My local area is Tonbridge, its an hour and a bit from Roehampton, i have lived there all my life. It has lots of scenic public attractions, for example Tonbridge castle and the park grounds.
My local area
Hi Andy,
My name's Emma. I live on the Froebel Roehampton University campus so that's my very local area.
Emma
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