I had a lot of fun being creative with this technology project. I did come across some challenges, but was able to resolve them.
I had to create a class blog, and I had to make a student blog.
My class blog: Ms. Buhler's 10th Grade English Class
My student blog: Student Project
I learned how to make additional pages this allowed my blog to not be cluttered but easily accessible. Some things I found difficult, I wanted to have different people leave comments on my "Teacher" blog, and my "student" blog. If I made a student blog and attached it to this blog, all the information would still link to "Ashley Buhler's" profile. I had to create an entirely different account with a different email to create a new student account. Then when posting comments all posts would not say "Ashley Buhler"
I think students would like this project because they will be able to create their own blog. I remember when I was in high school everyone had Myspace, and you could design your background and personalize everything. It will encourage students to be excited and proud of their work. Each group will have their own individual blog in which they can personalize and all upload and update their project. Also, the teacher can continually check on the students' progress with every post. Students can post feedback and comment on other students' blogs. The teacher can comment and provide input, advice and feedback on their posts.
Students will integrate their ideas using technology, their blogs, to collaborate and provide feedback and communication with each other. They also will be investigating and researching for ads with biases and post their findings, including a picture, as well as an explanation and analysis of the bias and ad, which follows component 1.3 of the NETS.
NETS:
2.3: Select and Use Applications: Use productivity tools and common applications effectively and constructively.
2.4: Adapt to Change (Technology Fluency): Transfer current knowledge to new and emerging technologies. (Grades 6-12 only)
EALR 1 — INTEGRATION
Students use technology within all content areas to collaborate, communicate, generate innovative ideas, investigate and solve problems.
Component 1.3 Investigate and Think Critically
Research, manage and evaluate information and solve problems using digital tools and resources.
