blogging in the educational setting
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Definition of blogging Reasons for usage Applications/websites Blogging Links
Called web logs Posts- can be
arranged in chronological order
Posts- Can be text, graphics, video, or audio
Technological tool
Incorporation of twenty first century skills
Motivation (technology) Research needed for responses Can be accessed using any mobile
computing device Encourages reading and writing Communication between other peers
and teachers
Applications – Blogs can be used in all subjects.
Examples: Math: Expression of
math problems that are used in life
English: Research Paper Parts
Science: Classifying organisms
Social Studies: Mapping Events
o Tutorials for Setting Up Blogs
http://www.youtube.com/embed/Do2sGEmNFuk
http://www.youtube.com/embed/3yxuOtcjmLk
http://www.youtube.com/embed/wqYBa-zGsNQ
*Some of the blogging links are free.
o http://wordpress.com
o http://blogger.com
o http://livejournal.com
Can display texts, graphics, video, and audio.
Advantageous because of emphasis on twenty first century skills.
Can be applied through various curricula Are easy to create with tutorials
