The document outlines a workshop on blogs and blogging for school leaders. It discusses the basics of blogging, how blogs can be used for professional learning and communication, examples of student blogging, and benefits of blogging such as creating a 24/7 learning community. The workshop encourages participants to start their own blog and provides tips on getting started, choosing a platform, writing posts, and using microblogging tools like Twitter.

1. Blogs & Blogging
for School Leaders
Nightcliff Technology Precinct
9th May 2012
Facilitator: Shane Pilkie
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING www.det.nt.gov.au

2. Access resources for today’s workshop
techprecinct.wikispaces.com
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING www.det.nt.gov.au

3. Blogging Basics
Web log - blog
From Wikipedia
A blog is a type of website...
...updated with new content from time to time.
Entries are commonly displayed in reverse chronological order
Good blogs are interactive.
Visitors can comment.

4. Image: 'Learning to Wait'
http://www.flickr.com/photos/54195664@N05/5910540654
Blogging... Reflecting... Pondering...

5. Blogs for
Professional Learning
• Ongoing flow of professional readings
• Authentic stories
• No cost

6. Reading Blogs
• Individual URLs
• RSS feed
• Use a reader - bring all your blogs together

7. Join the
dialogue
http://www.flickr.com/photos/marcwathieu/3096694124/

8. Google Reader
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSPZ2Uu_X3Y

9. Blogging as
Communication
• Regular communications with your school
community
• A feedback channel
Angurugu School Milyakburra School

10. Blogging with Students
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevendepolo/3968766889/

11. Blogging with Students
• Class Blogs - example 1 - example 2
• Digital Portfolios - example

13. Benefits / Outcomes
• 24/7 Learning Community
• Giving learners a voice
• Authentic audience
• Encourage sharing ideas
• Enables multiple feedback loops
• Supports differentiation
Image: 'open 24 hrs'
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7729940@N06/3573478869

14. Start your own blog...

15. Getting Started
• Think about the theme for your blog
• Choose a blogging tool
• Decide on a name for your blog
• Write a short bio
• Write your first post
• Publicise your blog
• Post regularly

16. Microblogging
• Twitter - it’s a conversation
• 24/7 networking
• 140 characters

17. http://www.flickr.com/photos/wakingtiger/3156791845/

18. Your Feedback is Important to Us
‣ Please complete the short workshop evaluation
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING www.det.nt.gov.au

19. Contact us
‣ shane.pilkie@nt.gov.au
‣ Twitter: @nttechprecinct
‣ Web: http://www.det.nt.gov.au/ntp
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING www.det.nt.gov.au