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Welcome to the first day of //Blogs/Wikis in the Secondary Classroom.// Together, we will work on creating blogs and wikis to promote student learning and motivation by examining some of its many functions. We will work on using the blog/wiki for educator effectiveness as well. Enjoy as we prepare to take our students to a higher level of learning.

[|Today's Lesson Plan]

TODAY'S ACTIVITIES:
Let's take a few moments and get to know one another using the //Toilet Paper Introductions// icebreaker!

1. Before we get started, please take a moment to fill out the [|Initial Questionnaire]//.// This will guide our first discussion, and will eventually be turned into your first blog/wiki post.This is essential in determining exactly how much you know, and it also determines how you will view and use blogs/wikis in the classroom.

2. [|Visit this site] to learn exactly what a blog is. [|Visit this site] to learn exactly what a wiki is. Then, go to the **Discussion** tab on this page. Respond to the //What I Learned About Blogs and Wikis// question.

2. Now, please view the power point presentation **//Blogs and Wikis in the Secondary Classroom//** that details blog/wiki safety and possible implications. You have the notes page of the power point on which you may take notes about any of the information presented by myself or discussed by your classmates.

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3.[|View the tutorial] for creating a blog. Then, create your own blog. Follow the instructions in the screen cast to make your first post. Then, move one computer to the right. Read your classmates' blog post and write a response in comment box. Repeat this process two more times.

4. [|View the tutorial] for creating a wiki. Then, create your own wiki. Follow the instructions in the screen cast to make your first post. Then, move one computer to the right. Read your classmates' wiki post and write a response in comment box. Repeat this process two more times.

5. View the videos on implications for blogs and wikis in the classroom. What information did you glean from these that can be utilized in your own classroom?

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 * Video I**: //Why I Blog. Why I Blog With Students?// - David Truss
 * Video II**: //Using Wikis in the Classroom-// Corwin Press

6.. Engage in the class discussion. How do your classmates feel about blogs/wikis? How much do they know? Are there suggestions in how to move forward? What are your ideas about how to integrate blogs and wikis into your classroom to advance student achievement?

7. Begin working on the first portion of the Technology Plan. More details can be found under the //Technology Plan// tab.

8. E-mail your blog and wiki URLS to me at: btlove1@hotmail.com

9. Respond to the closure question by click the **discussion** tab above.