RSS Readers in Plain English

In case you'd like to review the video on RSS Readers, here it is:



Any thoughts, comments or question? Feel free to let me know by clicking comments.

That's A Lot of Blogs

Check out this stat:

Technorati is now tracking over 70 million weblogs, and we're seeing about 120,000 new weblogs being created worldwide each day. That's about 1.4 blogs created every second of every day.

This information is from April 2007 so it's likely these numbers are even greater now!

That's a lot of blogs!

Any thoughts?

I found this stat at http://technorati.com/weblog/blogosphere/

*Remember that it's important to give credit when using information obtained from other sources.

Communication Text Thoughts

After reading the Communication Chapter, post a comment that lists three things you learned from the reading. For example:

1. Communication is not a one-way process.
2. When communicating a sender can send any combination of verbal, vocal or nonverbal messages.
3. Intrapersonal communication can be out loud or in your mind.

After you post your comment, be sure to print out your post and bring it to our next class. That's worth 5 points.

2-4-2008 (B Day) Happenings

I welcomed students, took attendance and reviewed the seating chart. We discussed the Super Bowl. I checked for supplies and collected any outstanding Student Information and Parent/Guardian Sheets. I introduced RSS Readers and watched a short video called RSS Readers in Plain English. I showed my Netvibes account, explained how to register for Netvibes and demonstrated with a student setting up a Netvibes account. Students then set up their Netvibes account. I introduced the Communication Unit and explained the four modules that make up the Communication Unit. I then introduced the Communication Theory Module and set up the assignment. Students worked independently on reading and taking notes on the Communication Text in preparation for the presentation and discussion during our next class.

Assignment

• Complete the Communication Text Assignment. (DUE Wednesday)
  
• Read and take notes on Chapter 1 (2-12).
• Make sure to read Songs and Speeches (7).
• Do not read Your Turn (6 & 12).
• Read Chapter Summary (13).
• Read Checklist (14).
• On a separate sheet of paper:
• Complete Vocab (14).
• Answer Review Questions 1-10 (14-15).
  
• Check Mr. Buckley's LRT Blog at www.mrbuckleyslrtblog.blogspot.com. (DUE Wednesday)
• Read That's A Lot of Blogs entry. Although you are not required to respond and it is not worth any points, if you'd like to respond, you may. (DUE Wednesday)
  
• Respond to the Communication Text Thoughts blog entry. (DUE Wednesday)
• If you have not yet done so, return Student Information and Parent/Guardian Sheet. (DUE Wednesday)
• Check the blog daily and complete any tasks that are added.
• Bring all supplies to class.
  

All extra credit assignments are optional.
Mr. Buckleys' LRT Blog--mrbuckleyslrtblog.blogspot.com
Mr. Buckley's LRT Wiki--mrbuckleyslrtwiki.pbwiki.com
Please remember that all handouts can be downloaded and printed out at http://edline.net/.

2-4-2008 Weekly Update

• Intro to Communication Theory Module
• Chapter 1
• Drawing Activity
• Media Center Tour
• Symbolism Activity
  

2-1-2008 (A Day) Happenings

I welcomed students, took attendance and reviewed the seating chart. I checked for supplies, RIF material and collected the Student Information and Parent/Guardian Sheet. I handed out the Journal Guidelines and discussed the expectations for journal writing. Students then completed a journal and paired-and-shared their writing. We reviewed the Content Reading Strategies. I assigned individual students a computer and students logged in. I introduced blogs with a short video called Blogs in Plain English. I handed out Blogging Basics, reviewed the sheet and students signed the Confirmation of Mr. Buckley's LRT Blog Guidelines, Expectations and Policies. We then set up a new LRT Blogger account for each student.

Assignment

• Be ready for a supply check--binder, writing utensil, planner, RIF material. (DUE Tuesday)
• If you have not yet done so, return Student Information and Parent/Guardian Sheet. (DUE Tuesday)
• Check Mr. Buckley's LRT Blog at www.mrbuckleyslrtblog.blogspot.com. (DUE Tuesday)
• Respond to the Thoughts About Blogging entry. (DUE Tuesday)
• Answer the Blog Poll, Who do you think will win the Super Bowl? (Due Sunday)
  
• Check the blog daily and complete any tasks that are added.
• Bring all supplies to class.
  

All extra credit assignments are optional.
Mr. Buckleys' LRT Blog--mrbuckleyslrtblog.blogspot.com
Mr. Buckley's LRT Wiki--mrbuckleyslrtwiki.pbwiki.com
Please remember that all handouts can be downloaded and printed out at http://edline.net/.

Thoughts About Blogging

Now that you've created your Blogger account and have the ability to respond to comments, please answer these questions:

1. How much blogging have you done prior to this class? (A Lot; Some; None)
2. What do you think would be a good thing about blogging?
3. What could be problematic about blogging?

Please number your answers. If you are having trouble logging in or do not yet have your account set up, don't worry. We'll get things figured out next week and then you can respond to this entry.

Blogs in Plain English

Want to review the introductory video on blogs? If so, click below.



Any questions or comments?

1-31-2008 (B Day) Happenings

I welcomed students, took attendance and reviewed the seating chart. I checked for supplies, RIF material and collected the Student Information and Parent/Guardian Sheet. I handed out the Journal Guidelines and discussed the expectations for journal writing. Students then completed a journal and paired-and-shared their writing. We reviewed the Content Reading Strategies. I assigned individual students a computer and students logged in. I introduced blogs with a short video called Blogs in Plain English. I handed out Blogging Basics, reviewed the sheet and students signed the Confirmation of Mr. Buckley's LRT Blog Guidelines, Expectations and Policies. We then set up a new LRT Blogger account for each student.

Assignment

• Be ready for a supply check--binder, writing utensil, planner, RIF material. (DUE Monday)
• If you have not yet done so, return Student Information and Parent/Guardian Sheet. (DUE Friday)
• Check Mr. Buckley's LRT Blog at www.mrbuckleyslrtblog.blogspot.com. (DUE Monday)
• Respond to the Thoughts About Blogging entry. (DUE Monday)
  
• Answer the Blog Poll, Who do you think will win the Super Bowl? (Due Sunday)
• Check the blog daily and complete any tasks that are added.
• Bring all supplies to class.
  

All extra credit assignments are optional.
Mr. Buckleys' LRT Blog--mrbuckleyslrtblog.blogspot.com
Mr. Buckley's LRT Wiki--mrbuckleyslrtwiki.pbwiki.com
Please remember that all handouts can be downloaded and printed out at http://edline.net/.

1-30-2008 (A Day) Happenings

I welcomed the new students to second semester and introduced myself as a Packer fan. We watched a clip from Sesame Street called "First Day of School History" and compared that to school and technology in today's world. I took attendance. Students were instructed to go to the front of the room and I randomly created a seating chart (alternating boy-girl). Students filled out the seating chart. Students were given a note card and filled out their name, class, team (by science teacher), favorite class, sports team, book, TV show and movie. I handed out the LRT Course Outline. Students read the course outline and I highlighted some important information. Students signed the Confirmation of Mr. Buckley's LRT-Buckley Guidelines, Expectations & Policies. I handed out the Semester 2 Packer Pass and explained how students could earn extra credit. Students received the February LRT Calendar detailing what we will be doing for the first 5 weeks of LRT. I handed out the Student Information Sheet and Parent/Guardian Sheet. We watched a video called Did You Know? Students then paired and shared their thoughts about the video. I offered some comments and students recorded the homework in their planner. Any remaining time was spent filling out the Student Information Sheet and Parent/Guardian Sheet.

Assignment

• Be ready for a supply check--binder, writing utensil, planner, RIF material. (DUE Friday)
• Return Student Information and Parent/Guardian Sheet. (DUE Friday)
• Write down your email address used to set up your Blogger account with Mr. Forster. If you don't have one (or can't remember it), get an email address. Be sure to write down the email and bring it with you to class. (DUE Friday)
  
• Check Mr. Buckley's LRT Blog at www.mrbuckleyslrtblog.blogspot.com. (DUE Friday)
  
• Check the blog daily and complete any tasks that are added.
• Bring all supplies to class.
  

All extra credit assignments are optional.
Mr. Buckleys' LRT Blog--mrbuckleyslrtblog.blogspot.com
Mr. Buckley's LRT Wiki--mrbuckleyslrtwiki.pbwiki.com
Please remember that all handouts can be downloaded and printed out at http://edline.net/.