Birds Can Blog, Wrens Can Write, Rats Can Read

A Blog Project for Mrs. Spear’s
Keyboarding and Computer Concepts Students

Let's start with some FAQ's:

What is a blog?

• Short for web log, a blog is usually written by one person, updated pretty regularly, and can be about any subject. Readers of the blog can comment and it creates an opportunity to connect online with others.

Why are we blogging in this class?

• Blogging is a very popular use of the Internet. You can learn a lot from reading and particpating in blogs. And who knows, you might be inspired to author your own blog.

How do I safely blog?

• Never offer any personal information including your last name, contact information, home address, phone numbers, school's name, e-mail address, last names of friends or relatives, instant messaging names, age, or birth date.


• Never post provocative pictures of yourself or anyone else, and be sure any images you provide do not reveal any of the previously mentioned information. Always remember to look at the background of a picture too.


• Assume what you publish on the Web is permanent. Anyone on the Internet can easily print out a blog or save it to a computer.


• Keep blogs and comments positive and don't use them for slander or to attack others.

What's the first assignment?

• Assume the persona of a real or imagined classroom pet. Click on the comments link below and write a short description of your pet. Include the following: pet's name, male or female, description (color, size, personality, features). Use the anonymous option for your comment. But, at the end of your description include your first and last initials and period #. (example DS Period 4)

This first blog comment is worth 10 points. Please write complete, correct sentences to earn the full 10 points!

Keep following this blog each day to find out what's next in our blogging project!!