Getting Experience with Blogging

I am just adding a new post to my blog.  I am enjoying experimenting with blogging and hope to have this thing worked out before school starts in August!

Getting Excited!

This is the first blog that I have ever created!  I am very excited!  I plan on allowing my fourth grade students to blog this year.  Just like the readings suggested, I believe blogging is an excellent way for my students to increase their writing skills.  I have already discussed my school's Acceptable Use Policy with the school Computer Guru and things are currently set for GO!!  My plans are to post a weekly question relating to that week's reading story.  My questions will be thought provoking and require more than a yes or no answer.  The students will need to answer my question and then comment/respond to one other classmates' comment.  The question will be posted on Monday and they will have until Friday to post their comment and to respond to a classmates' comment.  They will be able to access the blog from home, the school's computer lab, and my classroom - allowing them ample time to post their comments.  There will be a total of 10 posts per 9 weeks with each post being worth 10 points.  I think the students and parents will love it!