Blogs

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__Reasons for use__
Blogs are websites in which users post their thoughts, writings, images, widgets, videos, and whatever else they would like to share with a global audience. Then, other users can view and comment on what the author posts. For educational purposes they can be used for:
 * writing - ANY aspect
 * character development
 * journaling
 * creative writing
 * current events
 * class updates/newsletter


 * //Video: Why Let our Students Blog?//**

__Ease of use__
The ease of use is dependent on the site on which to host your blog. The two listed below are fairly easy to learn and navigate after taking some time to view the tutorials and set up your blog. Both sites come complete with many templates and widgets to choose from, making it very easy to customize the look and feel of your blog.

__**Supported Blogging Sites**__

 * Blogger**
 * [|Blogger.com]


 * [|Blogger Help]

//**Video: Getting Started with Blogger**//

//**Get Blogging with Blogger Presentation - feel free to use with students!!**//


 * Edublogs**
 * [|Edublogs.org]

__Resources__

 * The Connected Classroom Blog Resource Site


 * Educational Blogging 101


 * Eduwiki.us Blog page