What is a Blog?
Blog Defined:
A weblog or blog is a web-based publication of periodic articles (posts), usually presented in reverse chronological order. It is an online journal with one or many contributors.
Blog Content:
Besides straight text and hyperlinks, some blogs specialize in incorporating other forms of media such as images (see web comics, photoblog), video (see videoblogging), or a particular theme.
Difference from Forums or Newsgroups:
Blogs differ from forums or newsgroups in that only one person or group can create new subjects for discussion on their blog.
[Blog, Wikipedia, online avalable at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog#Blog_Defined, 11/6/05]
How do I find blogs that are interesting for me?
Blogs often refer you to other blogs you can also Google them Some examples: Bob Sprankle, NHSTE Book Blog, DCS Tech Share, Learn 2 Blog, Social Studies
How do I keep involved with blogs?
·Bloglines or other RSS feeds
·RSS Google search
How do I use blogs with students?
There are many freely available tools that facilitate blogging, but none seem especially suited for the classroom. That is the reason for BlogMeister. This online blogging tool is explicitly designed with teachers and students in mind, where the teacher can evaluate, comment on, and finally publish students' blog articles in a controlled environment. If you are a DCS staff member and would like to set it up for students, email me for the setup code.
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