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Blogging. What is a blog?. It is impossible to explain the term blogging without first explaining what is meant by the word
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What is a blog? • It is impossible to explain the term blogging without first explaining what is meant by the word • According to Encyclopaedia Britannica , a Weblog or blog is an online journal where an individual, group, or corporation presents a record of activities, thoughts, or beliefs • Blogging has become a worldwide phenomenon so it is no surprise that it has grabbed the attention of many educators and students across the globe.
Different types of blogs • Hair and Beauty • Fashion • YouTube Bloggers • Educational-Teacher and Student Blogs • Sports • Business • Food and Drink • Travel • Health and Well Being
Platforms for A Student BLOG • WEEBLY • 21 CLASSES • SCOILNET • WORDPRESS • KIDBLOG
Why do we blog in schools? Gives you confidence Part of a Community Improves Numeracy and Literacy Skills Inspires Creativity It’s FUN!
WHAT IS KIDBLOG? • Kidblog is an online blogging platform for children. • Allows schools and teachers to set up and monitor individual blogs for students • Supports student learning • Creates sense of online identity and community
Lets get started! Go to www.kidblog.org Enter email and password LOG IN
NOW LET’S BLOG……… • Write an account of your first half of your new term in school. Include… • Thoughts and feelings • Good moments • What you like about school • A challenge you faced • What you want to improve on