Blogging
This Blog is for Mrs. Vu’s 7th grade Science classes. A Blog is basically an interactive web site. I post (publish) information about the class, such as assigments, announcements, and extra credit opportunities. Students and parents are then able to view information, download documents, and send me comments and/or questions.
On the right side of this page you will see “Links“. These are Internet websites that I have viewed and believe are appropriate for our 7th graders. For each of our units I will add links to new websites that enhance our learning.
On the left, under“General Information“ you find the welcome page, parent information (basically the parent letter sent home the first day of school), general guidelines for extra credit, and MESA information. This part of the blog doesn’t change, but may be used as a reference throughout the year.
Also in the left column is the “CURRENT INFO!!!“ section. This part of the blog is interactive. This is where you will find information such as: general class announcements, specific assignments and downloads, specific extra credit opportunities, and places for parents and students to ask general questions.
Comments/Questions: When you send me a question or comment it doesn’t immediately show up on the web site. Your comments go directly to my school email address, where I read them. If the comment or question is appropriate I approve it to be posted on the blog site. I really try to check for messages and type up replies every day. However, you shouldn’t wait until late at night to ask me a question you need answered for class the very next day! Sending me a direct e-mail (lornav@spokaneschools.org), is faster.
Common questions:
- What if you want to ask a question or make a comment, but don’t want it posted for all to see? Just let me know that you don’t want it posted!
- Why do I need to type in my e-mail address? To make sure there isn’t abuse on the web site and to help prevent spam. Your e-mail address is not posted on the web site if you make a comment.
- Can I make up a crazy name to post under? Short answer: ” NO” Long answer: Your name is necessary for me to know who is asking the question. Use only your first name.
- What does it mean to “subscribe by e-mail“? If you type in your e-mail address and click the white “subscribe” button, you have subscribed. Whenever I post new things on the site you will automatically get an e-mail notifying you. The email from EduBlogs gives the topic and the first few sentences of my posting, and a link to take you directly to the post. What does “manage your subscriptions” mean? Click on this when you want to un-subscribe at the end of the year.
Thanks for checking out the site. I would like to hear suggestions on what you would like to see included in this space. Thanks, Lorna Vu
