Points!

I've talked to all my classes about the point system I'll be using to encourage some active blogging.  Here are some of the things I came up with.  It may change later in the camp, I may decide to add some more categories.  For now:


Skills posts: 15 points
Fun posts: 10 points

Comment on another persons blog: 1 point for each comment
Exemplary blog (if you are cited for doing very good work): 10 points
Comment of the week (for an especially insightful, helpful, or funny comment): 10 points
Post one of your own photos: 5 points (available one time only)
Post one of your own videos: 5 points (available one time only)
Answer a trivia question that I have posted: 5 points
Comment on changes or improvements that I have made on my blog: 5 points

There are, of course, ways to lose points:
For negative and unhelpful comments: Minus 5 points
For generally lazy blogging: Minus 10 points

PLEASE KEEP TRACK OF YOUR OWN POINT TOTAL.  I will do my best to follow all the blogs and all the comments but, in case I am overwhelmed and miss something you posted, you will need to have your own point total and show me where you have commented.  

If you have any suggestions for other ways to earn points, post them in the comments.  Also, if you have a suggestion for prizes for the class with the highest point total, post them in the comments.