“A blog is about words. Pictures with writing, beautiful quotes, clever topography…A few carefully arranged words can say what thousands can’t and can connect people”(A Thousand Words, Tumblr). In Year 5 and 6 this term students will be creating quality written content to post on their personal school blog. A blog is a fantastic way to provide meaning, quality and purpose to writing by connecting students with a global online audience. At Wyvern we want boys to consider how and why they are learning. Blogging can transform learning into a purposeful and reflective experience where students consider the value and intent of what they are doing. Blogging also enhances the quality and depth of writing as students have a sense of purpose about their work.

All the Year 5 and 6 students have spent time considering what it means to have a positive and safe digital presence. The boys have read through a number of articles and reflected on videos which discuss the advantages and disadvantages of blogging online. We have discussed with the boys how to thoughtfully craft their words to create a positive digital footprint. School blogs are a wonderful way to authentically teach and model safe digital citizenship as boys think about protecting their online identity. Some key guidelines that we follow at Wyvern are only using first names in titles and posts, never using identifying photos and being careful not to reveal private information. By the end of Week 2 the Year 5 and 6 blogs will be accessible through Newington Blogs. We encourage you to share in your son’s learning through the work they post on their blog.

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Emma Clemens
Innovative Learning Leader