Admins know what works:

Admins know what works:

September 13, 2018 ●

Setting the stage “Students here is your digital device, and here are your logins and passwords. Be careful.” “Teachers, you may choose from hundreds of online tools to incorporate in the classroom. Choose wisely.” With more agency for teachers and students than ever before, how are administrators guiding their schools through the technology revolution? It starts with

Setting the stage “Students here is your digital device, and here are your logins and passwords. Be careful.” “Teachers, you may choose from hundreds of online tools to incorporate in the classroom. Choose wisely.” With more agency for teachers and students than ever before, how are administrators guiding their schools through the technology revolution? It starts with... read more

Kidblog in the Clever Library

Kidblog in the Clever Library

September 11, 2018 ●

Many teachers use Clever for a single login for all of their web-based services, including Kidblog. When teachers use Clever, their students can access all of their technology tools from a central dashboard. Clever delivers clean data, simple logins, and a connection to any student information system (SIS). Clever has recently launched the “Library” where teachers can

Many teachers use Clever for a single login for all of their web-based services, including Kidblog. When teachers use Clever, their students can access all of their technology tools from a central dashboard. Clever delivers clean data, simple logins, and a connection to any student information system (SIS). Clever has recently launched the “Library” where teachers can... read more

Kidblog Podcast: Students have a voice, who’s listening?

Kidblog Podcast: Students have a voice, who’s listening?

August 30, 2018 ●

We teamed up with 5th-grade teacher Melissa Ramlow to create this podcast to bring you some best practices for promoting student voices. Melissa will first give you a little intro about her teaching experience, then she’ll go through some scenarios about how she promotes student voice through blogging and other methods, and conclude on why

We teamed up with 5th-grade teacher Melissa Ramlow to create this podcast to bring you some best practices for promoting student voices. Melissa will first give you a little intro about her teaching experience, then she’ll go through some scenarios about how she promotes student voice through blogging and other methods, and conclude on why... read more

Teaching Digital Literacy Through Blogs

Teaching Digital Literacy Through Blogs

August 28, 2018 ●

  As the director of a university summer reading program which attends to the needs of striving learners, it is my goal to provide our teachers and students with opportunities to explore the world of digital literacy. Although many of our students are experts in 21st-century social media skills, this doesn’t necessarily translate to effective

  As the director of a university summer reading program which attends to the needs of striving learners, it is my goal to provide our teachers and students with opportunities to explore the world of digital literacy. Although many of our students are experts in 21st-century social media skills, this doesn’t necessarily translate to effective... read more

Key features for back-to-school blogging

Key features for back-to-school blogging

August 16, 2018 ● ● 1 Comment

There is a seemingly never-ending to-do list when it comes time for the new school year. If using Kidblog, a beginner’s blogging lesson is likely one of those to-dos. When it comes to blogging, it is important (and sometimes challenging) to get students started on a great note. It is our goal to provide you

There is a seemingly never-ending to-do list when it comes time for the new school year. If using Kidblog, a beginner’s blogging lesson is likely one of those to-dos. When it comes to blogging, it is important (and sometimes challenging) to get students started on a great note. It is our goal to provide you... read more

Using Kidblog to Teach (and be taught)

Using Kidblog to Teach (and be taught)

August 10, 2018 ●

    As a STEM teacher, I am always reminding myself to ‘let go’ and give students more ownership of their learning. To help with this practice, I offered students a chance to apply for a ‘Blogging Assistant’ job with me. Two students chose to apply, submit letters of reference and were interviewed by two

    As a STEM teacher, I am always reminding myself to ‘let go’ and give students more ownership of their learning. To help with this practice, I offered students a chance to apply for a ‘Blogging Assistant’ job with me. Two students chose to apply, submit letters of reference and were interviewed by two... read more

Kidblog Podcast: Teaching Digital Citizenship

Kidblog Podcast: Teaching Digital Citizenship

August 1, 2018 ●

Mr. Mark Pluckrose will be our knowledgeable teacher presenter sharing his ideas on teaching digital citizenship and the power of comments with education professionals like you interested in learning more integrating these lessons into your day to day classroom activities, and curriculums. Stay tuned for your listener discount code and check below for timestamps!  

Mr. Mark Pluckrose will be our knowledgeable teacher presenter sharing his ideas on teaching digital citizenship and the power of comments with education professionals like you interested in learning more integrating these lessons into your day to day classroom activities, and curriculums. Stay tuned for your listener discount code and check below for timestamps!  ... read more