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How do you objectively measure the success of a blog?

Started May 24 0 Replies

Hi all,This year my school launched class blogs for all primary teachers. I set up some ways to track usage along with visitors and other analytics. However, I have a missing piece in my research…Continue

Tags: measuring, comments, blogs, blog

Class websites/ blogs do you have them and what about a password?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Alan Stange May 24. 3 Replies

This year at Hong Kong Academy we have rolled out class websites and blogs to all primary classrooms. I am now collecting all statstics from the roll out including number of posts, visitors,…Continue

Mapping the connections between student blogs

Started this discussion. Last reply by Andy Birch Oct 8, 2010. 2 Replies

I was wondering if anybody could point me in the right direction of how to map connections between student blogs for a research project.I want to track comments that happen between student blogs in…Continue

Designing a new school

Started this discussion. Last reply by John J Caprice Apr 16, 2010. 8 Replies

The school I am currently at is going to be building a new purpose built school in three years time. We have just selected the architects to design the school and are now beginning the process of…Continue

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May 24
Alan Stange replied to Andy Birch's discussion Class websites/ blogs do you have them and what about a password?
"This year I decided to try a Posterous site with my fourth grade class. They post via school division email accounts rather than log into the site. They can also reply to posts using their email. It was a strategy to simplify the process. "
May 24
Rob Sbaglia replied to Andy Birch's discussion Class websites/ blogs do you have them and what about a password?
"Forgot to mention, of course, any kids there would be welcome to join...."
May 24
Rob Sbaglia replied to Andy Birch's discussion Class websites/ blogs do you have them and what about a password?
"Hi Andy, One way we've done this is through our Writers' Club - http://thenorthschool.com/writersclub . We avoid spam (and any other dodgy comments) through requiring students to be members of the community. Teachers and students can…"
May 24
Andy Birch posted a blog post

Looking for lots of students and teachers to fill in some surveys

Dear all, The grade 5 students at Hong Kong Academy are undertaking their Exhibition projects. These projects try to solve real world problems that they have selected themselves. The students are trying to collect as much primary research as possible. One way we are doing this is through questionnaires. Below are links to all of the questionnaires. We are looking for as many perspectives as possible from students, teachers and parents. If you have time, we would really appreciate your…See More
Apr 4, 2011
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Andy Birch replied to Andy Birch's discussion Mapping the connections between student blogs
"Thanks Chris, NodeXL looks like it might be able to do what I need."
Oct 8, 2010
Chris Mumford replied to Andy Birch's discussion Mapping the connections between student blogs
"I attended a really cool seminar at Stanford back in may titled "Social Network Analysis: New Tools, Data & Questions". There were maybe six presenters there and at least three of them were using a tool called NodeXL. I don't know…"
Oct 4, 2010
Andy Birch posted a discussion

Mapping the connections between student blogs

I was wondering if anybody could point me in the right direction of how to map connections between student blogs for a research project.I want to track comments that happen between student blogs in my class and see some sort of 3D representation over time, including number of connections in a day, week or month, how many times between certain bloggers etc.. I'm not sure how easy it would be to automate this process, but I am willing to manually input the data (with my students help) and need to…See More
Oct 4, 2010
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Andy Birch replied to Gregory Kulowiec's discussion Digital Portfolios for Students
"I've been looking into e-portfolios as well. Last year I trialled the Weebly system and was really happy with it, especially that it has a blog component. Basing an e-portfolio around a blog makes the organisation a lot easier as well. I did…"
Jul 7, 2010
Andy Birch replied to Sam Moore's discussion Internet Routines
"You can make a folder in firefox on your toolbar and add all of your must have open sites into there. Right click on the folder and click open all in tabs. In one go you will have them all open and your ready to go. I have a folder set up for work…"
May 30, 2010
Andy Birch replied to Rena Shifflet's discussion Looking for a free blog portal
"http://education.weebly.com/ Weebly has an education account. You can also decide to moderate comments on the blogs, however it cannot be chosen for individual blogs but as a whole class. I then made all the students create their own blog rolls to…"
Apr 25, 2010
Andy Birch replied to Miss A's discussion Teaching Portfolio on CD
"You should consider having a dual role for your portfolio. Don't just think about it as an advertisement for you, but make it useful, something that you can use in class and coordinate activities, share resources and so forth. This is where an…"
Apr 18, 2010
Andy Birch replied to Pam Jackson's discussion Lesson Plans and ideas
"This is a good website where you can find resources. http://cybersmartcurriculum.org/"
Apr 18, 2010
Andy Birch replied to Zac's discussion iPad Middle School Pilot Program
"Here is a blog past about the ipad in the classroom. http://wirededucator.wordpress.com/2010/04/15/an-ipad-in-every-classroom-teacher-tested-student-approved/"
Apr 17, 2010
John J Caprice replied to Andy Birch's discussion Designing a new school
"Sorry to be a worry wart, Cecelia, It's just a parent thing! Does anyone get to climb up the pole? JJC"
Apr 16, 2010
Cecelia Izuo replied to Andy Birch's discussion Designing a new school
"Andy, The video that Katy shared was inspiring. It had some good ideas you might want to look at to make your school exciting. I liked the idea of the secret doors."
Apr 16, 2010

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Looking for lots of students and teachers to fill in some surveys

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Dear all,

 

The grade 5 students at Hong Kong Academy are undertaking their Exhibition projects. These projects try to solve real world problems that they have selected themselves. The students are trying to collect as much primary research as possible. One way we are doing this is through questionnaires. Below are links to all of the questionnaires. We are looking for as many…

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At 2:54pm on September 4, 2009, Anne Mirtschin said…
Hello Andy and welcome to classroom2.0 Will you be attending the 21st century teaching conference in Hong Kong in a couple of weeks. Anyway, we look forward to sharing with you at classroom2.0
 
 
 

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