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Web 2.0 Tools: Blogging
IntroductionVideoKey Elements of a BlogIssues of UseCommon Blogging PlatformsExamples of Use
Web 2.0 Tools: Blogging
Video: “What is a Blog ?”
Teacher Tube Video (http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=13418&title=What_is_a_Blog )
Web 2.0 Tools: Blogging
Key Elements of a Blog:
• Many blogs provide commentary or news on a particular subject.
Web 2.0 Tools: Blogging
Key Elements of a Blog:
• Postings (entries) are displayed in reverse chronological order. • The most recent post is at the top of the page.
Web 2.0 Tools: Blogging
Key Elements of a Blog:
• Postings (entries) are displayed in reverse chronological order. • The most recent post is at the top of the page.
Web 2.0 Tools: Blogging
Key Elements of a Blog:
• The ability for readers to leave comments is an important part of blogs.
Web 2.0 Tools: Blogging
Issues for Use
Privacy
“I have been really successful with my classroom blog:http://mrswilkins.edublogs.org/
“The kids love it and I love that you can password protect the posts for double anonymity”
Web 2.0 Tools: Blogging
Issues for Use
Defamation or liability
Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, was fined during the 2006 NBA playoffs for criticizing NBA officials on the court and in his blog.
Web 2.0 Tools: Blogging
Issues for Use
Public display of student work / thoughts / etc
Parental/Guardian approval ?
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Blogger
Cost Free
Ads Optional (income for you)
Privacy You can control who views, posts and authors the blog.
Web 2.0 Tools: Blogging
Wordpress
Cost Free
Ads You pay to have them removed.
Privacy Can have a private blog which only members can access.
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Edublogs
CostFree (Advanced features cost $$ – Edublogs Campus edition – “Gain complete control over privacy.”)
Note
Because Edublogs is made by educators, for educators, we know about how you can effectively use blogs in teaching and learning. We’re here to provide resources, discussion and suggestions for how you can use Edublogs and we’re always adding to them and working on our methods.
Web 2.0 Tools: Blogging
Edmodo
Cost Free (future advanced features will cost $$)
Note Teachers sign up for accounts, and then create groups. Each group has a unique code which is distributed by the teacher to the class. Students then sign up (no email address required) and join the group using the code.
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ePals: Schoolblog
Cost Free
Note Advertisements may be displayed in: banners, web pages, widgets; links; feeds and newsletters that may be communicated through email and other email functionality.
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Weebly
Cost Free (up to 40 students - cost beyond that)
Privacy Weebly supports an unlimited number of blogs within your website, with full comment moderation features allowing an open, moderated, or closed conversation.
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Classblogmeister
Cost Free
NoteClass Blogmeister is one of several blogging engines that have been developed specifically for classroom use. You are welcome to explore the writings of teachers and students alike.
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21Classes
Cost Free ( $8.95/month upgrade to Classroom BlogPortals)
Privacy
Access to portal can be restricted to your students only in paid Classroom BlogPortals.The first layer is your Class homepage where students can register and login, find new blog entries or news and assignments from their teacher.The second layer consists of all the individual student blogs.
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Classchatter
Cost Free (images/audio etc can’t be added to save cost)
Note ClassChatter is built around student safety. No personal student information is ever collected which means that student information can never be compromised. However, your information is just as important. At ClassChatter.com we will never sell or give out your information to any third party. We don't spam and collect no sensitive information.
Web 2.0 Tools: Blogging
Using it – Professionally
Math
http://mykhmsmathclass.blogspot.com/
http://blog.mrmeyer.com/
Web 2.0 Tools: Blogging
Using it – Professionally
English
http://writeoutloud.edublogs.org/
http://englishinthemiddle.edublogs.org/ (companion to above - for parents)
Web 2.0 Tools: Blogging
Using it – Professionally
English
http://bgenglish.blogspot.com/
http://bgexemplar.blogspot.com/
Web 2.0 Tools: Blogging
Using it – Professionally
Biology
http://missbakersbiologyclass.com/blog/
http://heymrarias.blogspot.com/
Web 2.0 Tools: Blogging
Using it – Professionally
Chemistry
http://gundulshare.blogspot.com/
http://blogit.cityschools.com/sschwartz/
Web 2.0 Tools: Blogging
Using it – Professionally
Physics
http://mendonphysics.blogspot.com/
http://arapahoehsphysics.blogspot.com/
Web 2.0 Tools: Blogging
Using it – Professionally
French
http://amytokschool.blogspot.com/
http://vocabularypractice.blogspot.com/
Web 2.0 Tools: Blogging
Using it – Professionally
What subject area is this ?
http://mrswilkins.edublogs.org/2008/10/10/