What+are+the+tools+to+transition?

= Tools (and tips) =

1. Blog - Students were already doing work electronically, so why not post them?


 * [|Classblogmeister.com] - free (with intention to keep it that way; David Warlick), community of educators, no ads for kids.
 * Our team blog - [] (tinyurl.com = shorten links)
 * PR
 * Document the year's events (portfolio)
 * Post pictures of activities


 * Student blogs - can be a 'walled garden' (ex. google apps)
 * Code names; names on back of artwork (for pictures); not share too much about personal life.
 * [|Reasons for blogging]
 * Slideshare.net - online account for storing and sharing powerpoint presentation.

Next Steps?

Comments on the Blog
 * How do comment - No Wow! or Awesome. What did you like and one thing you would change?
 * Design a rubric - borrow one
 * Comment on each other's for practice
 * Find a partner school
 * Find student teachers
 * Mentor teacher for a graduate students in Saskatchewan (Source = twitter)
 * Examples: Comments for sure! Wiki of 20 Questions, Design work, enhancements


 * [[image:Screenshot_36.jpg width="375" height="277"]]
 * Wiki - look for people to comment on your blogs.(twitter)

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Blog Bling


 * Evidence of audience
 * Number of reads on blog posts (each time they click on it too)
 * [|ClustrMaps] (Where are the visitors located?)


 * Badges of participation
 * [[image:Screenshot_30.jpg]] (Bighugelabs with Flickr Photos)
 * []


 * Widgets
 * []

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