Monday, September 05, 2005

Class Newsletter

Class Newsletter

I am testing using Blogger with Microsoft Word. If this works, it will be an easy way for teachers to add their weekly newsletters to the web.

Saturday, September 03, 2005

Cool Garden Spider


I am testing the picture feature on this blog. We saw a really neat web in our yard and took a picture. My son tried to publish it on Blogmeister but it didn't work. Notice the zig zag pattern down the middle of the web.

Student Blog is Up

I decided to use Blogmeister (http://epnweb.org/blogmeister/index.php) for my student posts because it allows for teacher e-mail review before posting. It also allows you to add a class password for parents to see the entries. I set up the student blog with 2nd graders. Typing is the only roadblock. They were able to log into the blog and add articles but it takes them a long time to type. I might have them do this as a home project with parents taking dictation.
I will keep using this blog. It is easy to use and has more features like spell check and font changes. Hopefully I will have more time to blog when school settles down.