More on the class blog

Thanks guys, for the great ideas. It looks like I will have to do some preliminary work with the students on what a blog is and how to appropriately respond to someone on the internet (cyber-citizenship and netiquette). I found this great website with worksheets, and interactive internet lessons for several grade levels teaching Internet basics, safety and citizenship. It is www.cybersmart.org.

I like the idea of making this a semester-long project, since that's how long my classes are.
This project would have to be done primarily after school, since all blogging websites are blocked by our school district's internet filter policy. Any suggestions?

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