It was a great pleasure to be asked to judge this years first UK Education Blog Awards. The winners of were anounced yesterday and you can read the press release below....
With over 300 nominated blogs in four categories, and over 3600 votes cast, the popularity of school blogging is as evident as ever. The top ten blogs with the most votes in each category were shortlisted before being sent to the
five judges to decide on the winning entries!
The winners are:
The judges said: ‘A great blog documenting the impressive work of Mr Efford and 6E’, the ‘100 word challenge shows the power of a simple idea shared and developed’ and it has a ‘stylish layout, very good BlogRoll, links to supportive resources. Like the Caption Competition. Commendable involvement in the QuadBlogging.’
The judges said: ‘Powerful learning just oozes from the Year 4 Bearwood Primary Blog – I also loved the Adaptation Videos’.
Joint third place:
The judges said: ‘Like the way it is used to inform parents, especially in Reception Class.’
The judges said: ‘An impressive blog aggregating a variety of media from images to audio and demonstrating the wide raging learning opportunities that go on in Year 4 at Kensington Avenue Primary School’
The judges said: ‘A lovely and powerful view into the world of the P3 Superstars documenting their learning journey from toothpaste advertising to cliff rescue!’
This blog scored very highly in all areas, and especially met the criteria of having clear and consistent messages about e-safety, comment policy and content. The judges said: ‘I really think that Sir John Lillie Primary School’s blog ticks about every box. It demonstrates the learning that is happening at the school perfectly, right from Reception to Year 6. It feels truly collaborative which gives it an excellent community feel. I especially loved the brainteasers, the use of online apps such as wallwisher, the links to BBC bitesize and games on other school websites all of which encourage learning at home. It felt like it reached out in just about every direction. Really well done!’
The judges said: ‘Simply Wonderful’
The judges said: ‘Powerful learning demonstrated through a whole school commitment to class blogging. The work of Ferry Lane Primary School deserves a special mention – their class blogs are wonderful and demonstrate what can be done with a bit of creative thought and professionalism from educators. Any school wishing to improve their partnership with parents should visit this website as a model of good practice’
The judges said: ‘David Rogers encapsulates what edublogging should be about – A documentation of your own professional and personal learning through a blend of thinking, ideas, sharing, collaboration and challenge.’
‘Loved this blog for many reasons but the main one was because David introduced me to Dream Teachers YouTube. Will definitely be visiting again.’
The judges said: ‘A wonderful resource sharing blog full of practical advice and tips for teachers – a must-read for all those interned in primary education’.
The judges said: ‘A great example of a teacher’s blog to support the learners at their school.’
‘There’s some excellent accessible content on Mr Connor’s Blog.’
This blog scored particularly highly in the innovative ideas communicated effectively section, as well as with evidence of impact.The judges said: ‘A well written and professional blog from a well-respected educator’.
The judges said: ‘A combination of thought provoking thinking and practical advice for teachers.’ ‘Found myself reading this blog for a long time. Some big general teaching issues tackled.’
The judges said:‘A great blend of tips and ideas for teachers with a growing blog audience’.
Congratulations to all of the winning blogs.
For more information about the Education Blog Awards 2011, including the judging criteria for each category, click
here.
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