What I did: I devised a Blog Poll Gadget in Blogger, using the existing tool on the right hand side of the webpage. I actually did this activity twice, because it was fun. The current poll is "What Instrument Family Best Describes You?" I went to the "Design" link on the Blogger page, clicked on "Add a Gadget" and chose this from a list of easy options.
What I Learned: This was so easy it needed no instructions. I discovered while looking around on the Blogger site. I guess I also learned that my page has few followers. I didn't get many replies to either blog poll. (I know we all are busy keeping up with this fast-paced class.) I have extended the voting time til 6/24. I was able to do this by changing the ending date, using the edit function.
NETS-T: This relates to:
- Standard 4c, which states that teachers are to "promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information." This is a light-hearted and fun way for people to connect online.
-Standard 1a, which states that teachers are to "promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness." There could be a "Question of the Day" that students would be required to log in, and could also design questions.
How It Can Be Used: Any student who is using Blogger is likely to discover this gadget like I did, just by looking around the site to see what features it holds.
It encourages people to look further into the Blogger site.
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