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Blogging, RSS and Personal Learning Networks for Educators (all) *New course
This course will allow educators to see how interactive, even transformative writing can be when one participates in the blogosphere.
Overview
This course will allow educators to see how interactive, even transformative writing can be when one participates in the blogosphere. Educators will read current discussion going on in the blogosphere through the use of an RSS reader. In addition to reading other blogs, participants will learn how to comment and hyperlink to the best of this writing, and publish their own blog so as to fully participate in their personal learning network (PLN).Participants will learn how to grow and nurture their PLN’s through blogging and RSS. Participants will need to have access to blogging sites, Twitter or Edmodo, and an RSS reader, preferably Google Reader.
Goals and Products
This online course will enable participants to:
- Create and maintain a professional and/or classroom blog
- Participate in a Personal Learning Network (PLN) through microblogging, social-networking, and blogging
- Set up and utilize RSS feeds for professional development and in order to participate in an online community of educators
Format and Requirements
| Session 1 | Personal Learning Networks (PLN) through Web 2.0 Tools |
| Session 2 | Microblogging (Twitter and Edmoto) |
| Session 3 | Real Simple Syndication (RSS) |
| Session 4 | Blogging for Beginners |
| Session 5 | Setting Up Your Own Blog |
| Session 6 | Full Integration of Blogs in the PLN |
Prerequisites
This is an introductory course for teachers, technology specialists, curriculum specialists, professional development specialists or other school personnel. Participants are expected to have regular access to computers, and proficiency with e-mail and current web browsers.
