Blogging :Blogging PV’s, An Appetite for Technology Presents:


What is a Blog? :What is a Blog? The word is a blended word derived from both “web” and “log.” AKA “weblogs” “Blogging” is the act of writing or interacting with a blog. “Blogger” is one who blogs.


What is a Blog? :What is a Blog? It is a personal diary Daily pulpit A collaborative space Political soapbox A breaking-news outlet A collection of links Private thoughts Memos to the world A blog is anything that you want it to be…


What is a Blog? :What is a Blog? A blog is posting of journal-like writing to a website. Can include photos, podcasts, PowerPoints, or other documents. Once a blog is “posted,” it can be “commented” on by others. Blogs are organized chronologically with the most recent information first.


In Education? :In Education? Teachers now use blogs to: Debate Ask thought provoking questions about subject matter Peer review: students can post their work and other students can respond and offer suggestions or comments Communicate with students, parents, or other teachers


In Education? :In Education? Blogs expand instructional time by providing teachers with a user-friendly online format to: reinforce strategies introduce new topics and concepts review important class points review for tests provide enrichment.


Benefits for the Students :Benefits for the Students Allows students to find a voice and to express their ideas Allows time for reflection Creates enthusiasm Potential to motivate students Build online collaboration Enhance learning opportunities May contain other media, such as video or audio Provides students with a venue to publish online for an audience


Benefits for the Students :Benefits for the Students Allows students to develop ideas and invite feedback Teach students the skills they need for their academic and professional life Enhance instruction Used in cooperative learning Increase social, academic and technological participation


Blogging :Blogging The great thing about blogging is that it is CHEAP and EASY to start. All you need is an email address and an idea and you are ready to go…


How to get started… :How to get started… First you need to visit www.blogger.com Click here


Slide 11:Once you are at blogger.com you can create a blog in 3 easy steps: 1. Create a blog 2. Name your blog 3. Choose a template


Step 1: Create a Google Account :Step 1: Create a Google Account You must create a Google account and enter the address here. Re-enter address Create a password


Step 1 continued: :Step 1 continued: Create display name Fill in Word Verification Read and accept Terms of service


Step 2: Name Your Blog :Step 2: Name Your Blog Create blog title Check availability of blog address Word Verification


Step 2: Choose a Template :Step 2: Choose a Template


Congrats, Your blog is been created! :Congrats, Your blog is been created!


Now it is time to take your ideas and publish your first post. :Now it is time to take your ideas and publish your first post.


Subscribing to Blogs :Subscribing to Blogs Blogs offer RSS (real simple syndication) feeds that allow anyone to “subscribe” to be notified when new blog posts become available. Blogs always provide an RSS feed that contain posts that have been recently created. Users can subscribe to a feed by clicking on an XML icon or a link that says “subscribe.”


Adding a Blog List in Blogger :Adding a Blog List in Blogger Please click the link below to see how to add a blog list in blogger. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY5cMEOl9Js


Remember :Remember Start off small with a few projects using blogs and then experiment and branch out. Reach your students outside of the classroom. Make them learn because they want to, not because they have to.


Good Luck!!! :Good Luck!!!