The Next Step

I know we are all "on vacation," but thought if some of you had some spare time you may want to work on your blogs.  Please remember not to post any new text or posts, or upload your "About Me" until I have had one last check.  If you are happy with your design and layout, you may want to start adding some widgets or gadgets to your page.  You may use the resources toward the bottom of the Blogger Resources and Guides, or check out some of the ones below.

Wigipedia is a very large gallery of widgets and gadgets
Cluster Maps is a great widget which allows you to see where your readers are located.  This Edublogger post does a great job of sharing how to create one on your blog.
Voki is a super site for creating an avatar to put on your blog.  This video which was created by a student, will show you how to get your Voki on your blog once you have created it.  You don't need an account to do this!
Google Gadgets are another great resource for you to use on your blogs.

Welcome

Technology is such an exciting field, and teaching middle school students only intensifies this excitement.  I am very fortunate to work with an amazing group of 7th graders who aren't afraid to share their thoughts with a global community.  Blogging is an exciting new platform for all of us, and we are taking the plunge together.  This site will be a place for me to share my thoughts and experiences about teaching and learning with my students.  In addition, this will be a place for my students to find resources and links to assist them with their learning and formation of their digital lives.