Making My Blog Better

Welcome ED 585 students! For a couple months, I attempted to incorporate a blog into my social studies classes. Basically, I posted an open-ended type question each week and allowed students to comment on my post. I think it worked well, but I know it needs to be improved. Please feel free to look back at past weeks and comment to this post with your comments. I really want to make this better. We can also talk about it as part of the discussion on Monday. Thanks for all of your help!

Blog Suspended

I will not require any additional posts to my blog this school year. Anyone who has already posted will receive extra credit.

Ruling an Empire

According to the text, the Romans benefited from not forcing their way of life on conquered people. In your own words, what does that mean? Had they forced their way of life on others, what may have happened? Write a paragraph (about 100) about these topics and post them to the blog.

Geographical Advantages of Rome

In class we discussed the geographical advantages of Rome. Those mentioned in class were: 1. proximity to water, 2. fertile soil, and 3. presence of mountains and hills. In your post, explain why one of those three factors was so important using specific details. For instance, why was proximity to water so important? Then, I want you to list and describe a few (at least two) geographic advantages of where you live. Your post should be around one hundred words.

Ancient Rome Online

Take a look at the website linked in this post (click on the title above). You may select any of the topics listed on the site to write a paragraph of your own. You should write a summary of the section that you have selected, but you MAY NOT COPY from the website or from someone else. Your paragraph should be roughly 100 words long and you must give it a title.

If you do not follow the directions, you will not get credit for your post; remember that this will count toward your grade in the 4th quarter!

Now Mandatory: 4th Quarter

The 4th quarter officially starts on Wednesday of this week. However, the 4th quarter will begin in social studies class on Tuesday. That said, all students will now be required to post on this blog at least twice this marking period. In order for your post to count, you must meet the expectations stated in my post. Don't wait until the last minute and remember that you can get a pass to come to the computer lab (room 100) during 9th period on days 1, 2, and 4 if you would like help or do not have access to the internet at home.

End of Marking Period

I have gone through all of the posts made this marking period and have awarded each student one point for each entry. This added up to as much as three points for certain students! Those that did not post really missed out on scoring some big points. Great job!