Blogging for Beginners 2007 Weekly benchmarks

Week 1 (Jan 15-21)

I have...

• posted a message to the group introducing myself
• replied to at least two introductions posted to the group
• learned who make up The Blogging Team.
• added my photo and message to the group Frappr map.
• added myself to the group database.
• answered the introductory survey .
• read What Exactly is a Blog Anyway?.
• posted to the group explaining how I understand the difference between blogs, wikis and websites.
• reflected upon my experience and my future blogging.
• chatted with some of my partners.

Week 2 (Jan 22-28)

I have...

• checked the blogging glossary.
• succesfully completed the Crossword Puzzle on Blog Jargon 
• read about different blogshots and posted a comment to the group blog.
• created an account in Blogger.
• included my blog URL in the Yahoogroups Links Area. (Participants'Blogs)
• checked the suggested Blogs of the Week.

Week 3 (Jan 29-Feb 4)

I have...

• read the tutorials in blogger.
• posted the first entry to my blog.
• added an image to my blog.
• invited B4B participants to comment on my blog.
• commented on at least three (Participants'Blogs)
• posted a comment about Blog Safety to the group blog.
• read the suggested article and posted a comment on the group blog about the advantages of RSS.
• participated in the first live session with Feedblitz founder, Phill Hollows.
• checked the suggested Blogs of the Week.

Week 4 (Feb 5-11)

I have...

• read the texts on Blogging Pedagogy and Creating Passionate Users.
• commented on our session blog and have helped the group create the Best Blogging Practices.
• checked the suggested blogs and analyzed them according to the best practices suggested.
• participated in Bee Dieu's and Aaron Campbell´s presentation.

Week 5 (Feb 12-18)

I have...

• explored the blogs of the week
• read the post at our blog and listened to other teachers' experience with widgets on their blogs
• commented on my favourite widgets and how I (might) use them with my students
• made a multimedia entry to my blog
• edited my sidebar and added my favourite links
• placed a syndication button in my blog's template
• chosen one or more widgets and inserted the code in my template
• visited and commented on another participants' blogs

• Optional**

I have...

• written an entry on my blog about my favourite widget and how I think it will enrich my/my students' blogging experience
• participated in the "help desk" chat session
• commented on my overall experience in the group blog
• tried some HTML in my blog

Week 6 (Feb 19-25)

I have...

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