1. Weblogs Weblogs what are they and how you can use them in teaching and learning

2. A Weblog is an easily created, easily updateable website that allows an author (or authors) to publish instantly to the Internet from any Internet connection.

3. A Weblog can contain experiences, observations, advice,opinions, analysis, notes, comments on an array of subjects by individuals or a group

4. Main Features

• Ease of use where an author can publish to the web without using a program

• A Weblog does not require server software

• Users have extensive control over the Weblog appearance and operation

• Weblogs are updated instantly, and available promptly for other users

• Weblogs can be linked to, and navigated

• easily

5. How to set up a Weblog account

• Create a Goggle account at blogger.com

6. Step 1

7. Step 2 Name your blog

8. Step 3 Choose a template

9. Step 4 Your blog has been created

10. Now your blog has been created, start blogging

11. Why Use Weblogs

• Using Weblogs is a way to reduce the isolation of the virtual learning environment

• Weblogs may be a means of assessment for the interactive virtual learning environment

• Weblogs may be a means of creating a community of support and sustainability for learning

12. Why Use Weblogs Cont

• Weblogs may be a means of reporting progress and allow the users to provide guidance, feedback, chat sessions, and personal journals

13. Advantages of Weblogs

• Feedback between teacher, student, and parents

• A Weblog makes a journal interactive, and may help students internalize material and stay abreast of tasks in the teaching and learning process

14. Projects for Students using Weblogs

• BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS AND TOOLS 8.1.8 A-4 8.1.8 A-10 8.1.8 A-8

• Students may keep journals, write stories and poetry for feedback from friends

• Students may create weblogs as learning projects, and as part of the learning process

• Students may create videos on social issues to bring awareness to a cause

• BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS AND TOOLS

• 8.1.8 A-10 8.1.8 A-8

• Students may reach out to peers, to discuss homework, and moral and emotional support

• Students may create an online radio show, and other creative multimedia projects to express opinions

15. Student Projects Cont

• PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING

• 8.1.8 B-8

• Students may use Weblogs to seek assignments and learning goals, for curriculum related activities, and other sources information

• NATURE AND IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY

• 8.2.8 A-3

• Teachers may use Weblogs to differentiate instruction for students. Students may retrieve their individualized assignments in an inconspicuous way