August 29, 2012
Dear Parents,
This year in grade 8, students will be using the Google
service “Blogger” to create blogs, starting with a blog dedicated to the
free-reading they do throughout the year. Each student will have their own
individual blog that they will be responsible for keeping up-to-date depending
on the term’s assignments. Tasks will include written book reviews and creative
multi-media tasks.
We have elected to use Blogger because of its ease of use
and the ability for students to use their
“cssstudent” accounts. Because we will be using their school accounts,
the Blogger account will be managed by the school, which negates the need for
the students to meet the “13 years old” requirement stated in the Blogger
terms. Please note that students are not exposed to any outside content when
signing up or using Blogger.
We are really excited about this learning opportunity, and
the chance for students to showcase their writing and deep thinking about
literature and story-telling. Please encourage them to share their
“litspiration” blogs with you!
Please direct any questions to Mrs. Waite and/or Miss
Groeller, preferably via email.
Thanks,
Ivy Waite and Jaime Groeller
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