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Blogging with cowart and cox. Palmetto Middle School. What is a blog?. Plain English video. Now, let’s look at some features of Mrs. Cox’s blog! http://e-literatelibrarian.blogspot.com/ Examples from Kidblogs http://kidblog.org/mrskolbertsclass/. “Net” + “etiquette” = Netiquette
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Blogging with cowart and cox Palmetto Middle School
What is a blog? • Plain English video
Now, let’s look at some features of Mrs. Cox’s blog!http://e-literatelibrarian.blogspot.com/Examples from Kidblogshttp://kidblog.org/mrskolbertsclass/
“Net” + “etiquette” = Netiquette Netiquette are the manners that everyone should follow when communicating online. When you’re ready to comment on a blog post, remember to use your rules of netiquette!
Basic Netiquette Rules • Be nice and respectful. • Don’t use bad language. • Don’t spread rumors or lies. • DON’T SHOUT. • Be forgiving.
Netiquette and Blogging • Start by reading a blog for a while. (This is called lurking.) • When you feel comfortable (or when you are instructed to), join in the discussion by commenting on a blog post. • Just remember that there are some netiquette rules specific to commenting on a blog.
Netiquette rules for blogging • Don’t say anything you wouldn’t say in person. • Stay on topic. • Bring something new to the conversation. • Don’t be a know-it-all smarty-pants. • Make your tone clear. • Cite your sources with links. • Don’t comment when you are emotional.
Writing Your own blog • Never use your full name, personal address or other private information in your posts. • Do not share your password with others. • Keep posts positive. Would you want your grandma to read that? • Tag your posts with topics for easy searching. • Check your post for grammatical and spelling errors. You want your best work on display.
Get to the blog using the link on Mrs. Cowart’s web page. http://kidblog.org/Cowarts6thgradeLaunch/