Blogs
		
			This workshop has been modified since its original posting.
What is a blog?
Types of Educational Weblogs
Other resources:
		
		
	This morning's agenda:
- Review
 - Read
 - Construct
 - Customize
 - Share
 
*We may be joined by some special guests throughout the morning.
What is a blog?
- A blog or weblog is a website that is:
 - updated regularly
 - places content in reverse chronological order
 - subscribeable
 - requires no knowledge of html
 - one click publishing
 - comments provide for interaction
 
- Opportunity to build relationship and connection with:
 - students, parents, other teachers, etc...
 - Archived entries make permanent record of content
 - Perfect way to model writing and communication
 
- Determine your purpose:
 - information only
 - collection of links
 - reflective practice
 - extension of the classroom
 - Post regularly. Not only for your readers benefit but for yours.
 - Let others know about your blog.
 
Types of Educational Weblogs
- Student Blogs
 - Mrs. Sempek's 24 Scoops (Grade 4)
 - The Barking Blog (Grade 2)
 - Excellence and Imagination (Grade 7/8)
 - Pre-Cal 20S (High School)
 
- Services:
 
Other resources: