Rumford Writers » Blogging http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org Writing about passions Tue, 26 May 2009 07:49:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 How are a blog and a wiki different? http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2009/03/15/how-are-a-blog-and-a-wiki-different/ http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2009/03/15/how-are-a-blog-and-a-wiki-different/#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2009 11:08:07 +0000 reginarumford http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/?p=28 You guys have spent the past 3 months using wikis and now it is time to use another form of Web 2.0, blog.  Now, you may be asking yourself, What is a blog? You have taken the time to look at links from my previous class in Costa Rica.  What did you notice about Diana, Richard, Ariela or Daisuke’s blog?  What made them different from each other?  What made them unique? You will use blogging to share your personal “news” or ideas to a global community.  Watch the two videos and complete this document.  This will allow you to compare and contrast the two.

Blogging in Plain English

Wikis in Plain English

Once you have seen the videos and set up your blog, complete the sheet, Web 2.0: Blogs_and wikis

]]> http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2009/03/15/how-are-a-blog-and-a-wiki-different/feed/ 0 Up and Running http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2008/04/08/up-and-running/ http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2008/04/08/up-and-running/#comments Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:41:49 +0000 reginarumford http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2008/04/08/up-and-running/ Congrats Rumford Writers, we are entering our 3rd week of blogging. Last week you defined freedom and evaluated how freedom of speech relates to you as a blogger. Are we ever really free? Ben has an interesting perspective on this small but powerful word. Richard would like to know where do people draw the line? After evaluating famous quotes, Nicole decided that, “freedom to me means the ability to have power over your own actions, to have the ability to control yourself.” Marian has some powerful words about freedom of speech, “As more and more ideas are expressed, more and more people listen to them and have no other choice but to respect them. People’s minds therefore are being opened, by choice or not, because of a fast-growing generation of people who realize their right and actually use it. It is also that generation that is not afraid of breaking society’s rules that cut open or minds and make room for their crazy, modern ideas..” Also stated in her post, “Freedom of speech is breaking all stereotypes created by closed-minded, old fashioned people by simply giving the people a chance to do whatever they want.” See how Santiago relates freedom of speech to music, art, language, and clothing. Emanuel made an interesting connection about freedom and trust going hand-in-hand.

Katie has some final words about freedom of speech and the Internet, “I encourage you all to keep on blogging and now that you know about freedom of speech use it to your advantage. Always be careful because the internet is a very public place.”

I challenge you to continue incorporating other classes into your postings.  Mr. Katz will be impressed with your level of understanding the Bill of Rights.  Happy blogging!

]]> http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2008/04/08/up-and-running/feed/ 1 Tips to Remember http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2008/03/31/tips-to-remember/ http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2008/03/31/tips-to-remember/#comments Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:35:14 +0000 reginarumford http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2008/03/31/tips-to-remember/ Blogging opens you up to a global audience.  Please remember these precautions:
  1.  NEVER, NEVER, NEVER give personal information (address, phone number, IM screen name, ect.) on your blog.  Never give your full name.
  2. You are writing to a global audience and everyone has the option to read your writing.
  3. You are writing for your local community.
  4. Never meet anyone you correspond with on-line.
  5. Don’t assume everything is true.  People lie about their identity or adjust their pictures.  
  6. Do not plagiarizing on your blog.  Give credit when credit is due. 
  7. Don’t link anything before reading it yourself.  Make sure it is appropriate.  
  8. Use language that is acceptable in the classroom.  Remember, you are writing to a global audiance.

The following information was used from blogging 101.

]]> http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2008/03/31/tips-to-remember/feed/ 0 Welcome to the world of blogging http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2008/03/03/welcome-to-the-world-of-blogging/ http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2008/03/03/welcome-to-the-world-of-blogging/#comments Mon, 03 Mar 2008 20:00:35 +0000 reginarumford http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2008/03/03/welcome-to-the-world-of-blogging/ Welcome 8th graders! I am happy to announce that you are entering the world of blogging. This site’s main purpose is to provide you with the technology to showcase your passion and to give you a venue for your voice. You have used Wikispaces for The Hobbit and A Separate Peace, now it is time to set you free. What is your passion?

Take time to research, process your thought, and use this blog as a platform to communicate your ideas.

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