What is a blog? A blog is a discussion or informational site published on the world wide web. It consists of discreet* enteries called posts that are written in a positive and respectful tone. Blog enteries appear in reverse chronological order with the most recent post coming first. *carefully written to not offend anyone
How is blogging different from texting? A text is a brief and casual message where words are shortened and punctuation is often missing. On the other hand, writing in a blog is more in depth and formal. Correct spelling and punctuation is used. Blog posts are longer and contain interesting details to illustrate the author's point. Blog writers are serious about their writing and look forward to feedback from their readers.
How is blogging different from social networking like Facebook or Twitter? The writing on Facebook and Twitter sounds like casual talking. The topics are often trivial and about a person's daily life.. In contrast, bloggers write about topics that they consider important to them and to others.
How safe is Kidblog? Kidblog is VERY safe. The only people who can view the blog are the kids in Mrs. Zeichman's room, Mrs. Zeichman, and Mrs. Schlump, our curriculum and technology director. All posts must be approved by Mrs. Zeichman before they are published. You can learn more about Kidblog here: http://kidblog.org/why-kidblog/
Blogging Rules: 1. Write with your audience in mind. Your audience is other fourth graders in our room, their parents, and Mrs. Z. 2. Write with your tone in mind. It should be positive and respectful. 3. Stay on topic. 4. Use complete sentences, punctuation, and standard spelling. 5. Always be discreet.