Mini Project #4 -- Blog

The fourth short project consists of the creation of a blog. Good general discussions about blogs & blogging in education should be printed out and read from the following websites:

(1) "Using Blogs to Integrate Technology in the Classroom"
      http://www.glencoe.com/sec/teachingtoday/educationupclose.phtml/47    and
(2) "Blogs in Education" http://awd.cl.uh.edu/blogPhotocopies concerning Blogs have been left at El Mercadito and should be read and analyzed along with the YouTube videos concerning blogs which may be found below. Note: Blogger has been updated lately so many of the elements illustrated within the videos have changed to a different location within Blogger. Feel free to come and see me during office hours if you have problems locating/creating different elements for your course Blog. Reminder: No class next week in order for you to complete this project after reading and analyzing the YouTube videos. I will be in the English Listening Lab from 12 to 1pm this coming Friday.

Fourth Project Instructions:
Create your own blog using www.blogger.com. NOTE: According to our syllabus, projects are individual OR in PAIRS. Lately we have had MANY groups of THREE which was not recommended as there is always someone who DOES NOT pull his/her weight in the creation of the project(s). As such, groups of 3 will be graded at a higher standard.

This mini project should have the following aspects:

1. Create your own blog using blogger.com and add a comment to this post with the link to your blog as well as completing the profile information about the course teacher(s) (1%)
2. Set up your blog for a specific course or lesson posting at least 2 posts (1%)
3. Be creative and original with your blog theme and layout (1%)
4. Add at least 2 appropriate pictures (1%)
5. Add at least 1 Youtube video (1%)
6. And add your GoAnimate Video (1%)

Final Comment: Absences must be justified with a written document from a doctor if you wish to obtain full credit for your projects being presented at a later date or by your other group members. Otherwise, it is recommended you strive to obtain one of the BONUSES that are given each time projects are presented. To obtain a BONUS one must be present from beginning to end of the class presentations---this illustration of good manners is fundamental when conducting oneself as a teacher/student. As such, anyone without a written justification or BONUS may receive only half of the project grade which may be presented the next time we meet for presentations. There are NO EMAIL options for projects unless stipulated within the Project Instructions. If you have any concerns regarding this matter, please feel free to see me during office hours to discuss it further.