This week, I begin my 15th year of blogging with third graders. Blogging is a great way to practice digital citizenship, to build an online footprint, and learn with other classes around the world. Let the fun begin! ~Mrs. Yollis
What is a blog?
A blog is a digital website that is updated regularly. Blogs have themes. Some blogs are sport-related, while others might feature travel or science topics. Mrs. Yollis' Classroom Blog is about what is happening in a third-grade classroom in California.
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What are the parts of a blog?
Header: The header is found at the top of a blog. It has the title of the blog and some headers feature a logo. The header uses text to showcase the title of the blog and sets the color theme. Our blog header has a title and a subtitle. The subtitle says, "Third graders learning and sharing together". The header clearly informs readers what to expect on this blog.
Pages: Pages are not updated regularly and do not allow comments. These static (unchanging) pages provide special information about the blog.
Posts: A post is a story on the blog. The most recent post is featured at the top. The post has a time stamp above the title to let readers know when it was published. Posts can include text, photos, videos, or other digital platforms.
Sidebar: The sidebar runs along the side of the blog. It feautres little gadgets that readers might find useful or fun. One gadget is the archive. The archive lists the published posts by month and year.
There are many interesting gadgets in our sidebar. One is the "Visitor Flags". Check out where visitors are from! The "Search this Blog" will help you find specific posts, and the "Photo of the Day" gadget will take you to another blog that features interesting photos.
Comments: Under each post is a comment section. The comment section is where the blog comes to life. Readers can leave a compliment about the post, add new information that wasn't included in the post, or ask a question. Bloggers often reply to readers to extend their learning and build friendships.
Privacy: Privacy is important on the web. When posting or commenting, never give away personal information. What is personal information? THINK: Never give away your YAPPY!
Now that you know the basics of blogging, you are invited to leave a comment! Remember, use only your FIRST NAME.
What is your favorite part about the blog?
What topics should be published on the blog?
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