Blogs

= Blogs =

Brief Description
A blog is a web log. It is a type of website which involves either one or more people making regular entries of commentary on a particular topic.

What's So Good About Blogs?

 * Very easy to use...even for those who are technically challenged :)
 * Blogs provide a space for students and teachers to share opinions and learning.
 * Blogs provide a forum for students to comfortably voice their learning and opinions increasing the notion of inclusivity.
 * Your changes appear instantly!
 * People located anywhere in the world can edit your blog.
 * Increases connectedness by providing an world-wide audience for student's work.
 * Potential to increase social support as students can comment on each others work.
 * The conversational nature of blogs can lead to sustained communication between your students and others.
 * Provides students with the opportunity to connect with experts in the field.
 * It's free!!

Tips To Get Started
If you work for the NSW DET, BlogED would be the best program to use. Your principal will need to give you access to BlogED through AMU. You can then access BlogED via your portal.

Examples
Here are some great examples that I stumbled across;

@http://lpatrick29.edublogs.org/  @http://missbeavis.edublogs.org/   @http://msxmas.edublogs.org/