Week 1: Jan.14 -21 Getting Started |
During the first week of the course, participants will:
Extension: Blogging for ELT - Different kinds of blogs
a. Access our Yahoogroups Database and enter your data. (you need to click on "add your record") to help us organize information.
b. Add your photo to our album for participants at our YG.
c. Set your mailing preferences for our group. We strongly suggest "Daily digest" (this means you'll be getting just one message in your inbox for every 25 messages posted to the group).
a. Post a message to the group introducing yourself. Make sure to include the following information:
b. Reply to at least two introductions posted to the group
You could either highlight things in common between you and other partners, or ask them questions
c. Listen to our welcome message and learn who make up The Blogging Team. Do you have any questions for us? Post them to the group!
d. Add your photo and message to our Attendr map. Let's show how international our community is!
a. How much do you already know about blogging? Answer our introductory survey to help us find it out!
b. Read What Exactly is a Blog Anyway? (Carvin A., 2006)
If you don't know what a blog is, you're not alone; according to the Pew Internet & American Life Project, nearly two-thirds of Internet users don't have a good idea of the meaning of "blog".
c. Can you now tell the difference between a blog, a wiki and a website in your own words?
Check out our Blogging for Educators blog to find examples of these kinds of web sites.
Then, share your questions and ideas by posting a comment there.
d. Share your experience and reflections about blogging with the group on our Blogging for Educators blog.
Visit our Pageflakes for optional readings, discussions and blogs of the week.
Office Hours
Skype |
At Skype Help Desk for questions and support. |
Skype ID: carlaarena |
Carla and Lilian Farag's Chat Log |
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Carla and Michael Shade's Chat Log |
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Group Get-Together
At WiziQ Access the session here.
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Short Chat on your expectations for this workshop and your experience so far. We'll also explore how this tool can help us in the following weeks. | Skype Contact ID: carlaarena |
If you have any problems accessing our live session at WiziQ, contact Carla Arena in Skype (ID: carlaarena)
Our Yahoo Group: main environment, message board for announcements and discussions
Our Pageflakes: optional tasks, videos and podcasts
Our Wiki: syllabus, weekly tasks, weekly discussion threads and tutorials
Blogging for Educators Blog for group discussions
Feeling a bit overwhelmed? Check our tips.
Click here to check your work for week 1 |