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BLOGS

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What is a BLOG?

In simple terms a "blog" is short for web log. A blog is an on-line journal or diary which can be either public or private, educational or entertaining, topic/content specific or eclectic.

Many blogs provide information, commentary or a reflection on a particular topic or they may represent personal diaries. Input is in reverse chronological order in blogs, meaning that the most recent entries will be found at the top of the page.

A blog also typically provides a forum for readers to post responses or reaction to the content in the blog. It is a great way to get your ideas and thoughts on the web.

Here is a video clip that briefly explains what a blog is...video.search.yahoo.com/video/play

http://www.masternewmedia.org

What do you typically find in a BLOG?

A typical blog usually contains:

The date
Text, content and/or a reflection
Signature

A blog can also contain:

Images
Links to other blogs
Video and multi-media related to a topic

Where do you find a BLOG?

Blogs are found on the World Wide Web. You can find blogs at many different sites such as:

What will you need to know about BLOGS?

Hosted vs Self-Hosted Blogs:

Hosted Blogs are more "user friendly." They tend to be easy to get started require a minimum amount of setup and are free of charge.

(popular hosts: www.blogger.com and www.wordpress.com)

Self-Hosted, or Stand-Alone blogs, offer you more control.

(popular hosts: www.movabletype.org and www.wordpress.com)

In order to choose which platform to use you would have to decide which one is most likely to suit your needs the best.

http://www.toolsformentoring.com

If you haven't had experience with blogs it may seem overwhelming. But don't worry, there are many different sources available to guide you as you create your own blog.

www.blogger.com

How do we use BLOGS?

How to create a Blog web-site

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnploFsS_tY

Lets create a blog web-site

www.askdavetawww.blogger.com/tour_start.gylor.com/how_do_i_use_google_blog_search.html

Benefits of blogging in the classroom?

Kids love blogging
Technology can be a great motivator for students who lack motivation in reading and writing
The publication of a students words and thoughts give student feeling of pride and accomplishment
Blogging gives a student a "voice" as well as offer them a platform for reflective writing
Blogs give other students the opportunity to post comments, give feedback and constructive critism
It's FUN!

Linking education and BLOGGING

Blogging gives teachers the ability to communicate with other teachers all around the world. Professional education bloggers are able to use blogging as a way to keep teachers up to date with new and emerging ways to incorporate technology into their classrooms. They are able to post assignments, promote classroom discussion, share thoughts and ideas and so much more.

Here are some examples of Teacher to Teacher blog sites:

Students can even use blogs in the classroom. This blogs are called learner blogs. They are able to create a journal that only they and their teacher are able to see. The students might feel more comfortable asking the teacher a question on a blog rather then in the classroom setting. Teachers are also able to post homework assignments, discussion boards, and announcements where the entire class is able to see it. This is another way that parents are able to check on their children and monitor their school work.

Examples of Classroom blogs:

www.team207.21classes.com and www.blogs.oaisd.org/235.