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BLOGS |
| What is a Blog? |
| From Wikipedia |
| "A blog (or weblog ) is a website that is used in the manner of an online journal. Like other media , blogs often focus on a particular subject, such as food, politics, or local news. Some blogs function as online diaries . A typical blog combines text, images , and links to other blogs, web pages, and other media related to its topic. Since its appearance in 1995, blogging has emerged as a popular means of communication, affecting public opinion and mass media around the world." |
In Short:
- Easily created and updateable website from
- any Internet connection
- mobile phone
- phone
- Allows readers to easily comment, and add content. Readers become a part of the writing and learning process
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| EXAMPLES |
Professinal Development
Instructional
Student Created
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| PROJECTS, IDEAS AND STANDARDS ADDRESSED |
| Blogging in the Foreign Language Classroom |
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| SOFTWARE & HARDWARE |
- computer
- internet connection
- membership at a blog hosting service (ex. Blogger.com) or your own web host.
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| SERVICES AVAILABLE |
| Hosting |
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| Photo |
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