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This comprehensive introduction to blogging explores its definition, current state, and applications in education. A blog, short for "weblog," serves as an online diary accessible to anyone with an internet connection. The blogosphere is growing rapidly, with 175,000 new blogs created daily, transforming how ideas are shared globally. We'll discuss the use of blogs in classroom settings for journals, reflective writing, and collaborative projects. You'll also learn how to create your own blog account and engage with this dynamic platform.
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iMET Toolbox Introduction to Blogs
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iMET Toolbox: Blog • Introduction to Blogs • What is a blog? • Current state of the blog-o-sphere. • How are blogs being used in the classroom? • How will we use a blog in EDTE 280? • How can I create my own blogger account?
iMET Toolbox: Blog • What is a blog? A blog is an online diary or journal on the web. Accessible anywhere there is an Internet connection. • The word ‘blog’ is a shortened version of the term ‘WebLog’. web log >>> weblog >>> we blog >>> blog • See Wikipedia for a detailed history.
iMET Toolbox: Blog • Current state of the blog-o-sphere. Blogs are changing the journalistic and political landscape by enabling writers across the world to express their views on a worldwide scale. Anyone, anytime, anywhere can publish their thoughts and ideas to a global audience.
iMET Toolbox: Blog • Technorati – search engine for blogs • Weekend Edition Saturday, August 12, 2006 · A "state of the blogosphere" report from Technorati founder Dave Sifry says 175,000 new blogs are created each day. Sifry finds that about 55 percent continue blogging on a regular basis. The blogosphere is doubling in size every five to seven months.
iMET Toolbox: Blog • Why use a blog? A blog provide a convenient place for spontaneous writing, a place to record and/or share ideas with others. Blogs provide a forum to express views. Others can be invited to participate in the discussion thereby increasing the level of discourse. • Currently 51.9 million blogs (8.12.06)
iMET Toolbox: Blog • How are blogs being used in the classroom? • Websites • Journals • reflective writing (personal or with students as part of a classroom assignment.) • to keep a record of events • to record observations for your research project (hint, hint…)
iMET Toolbox: Blog • Examples: • Mrs. Dibble’s Chemistry Class http://dibbleschem.blogspot.com • My Action research journal http://myarjournal.blogspot.com/
iMET Toolbox: Blog • How will we use a blog in EDTE 280? • iMET9 – Needs, Wants, Gots!!! • http://imet9csus.blogspot.com/ • How can I create my own blog account?
iMET Toolbox: Blog • How can I create my own blogger account? • How to: • Create your own blog (tutorial link is located on the right hand side of the iMET 9 Needs, Wants, Gots!!! Blog) • Tutorial
IMET Toolbox: Blog • IMET 9 blog • The ‘wants / needs / gots’ blog is located at http://imet9csus.blogspot.com/ • When we have your email address you will be added as a member. Then you will be able to create and respond to posts.
IMET Toolbox: Blog • Go ahead - create your own blog and start blogging! • Blogger: http://www.blogger.com/start • Tutorial: http://dbchem.net/videos/blog/blogger_signup/blogger_signup.html