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WHAT IS A BLOG ?
 Blog is a type of website, usually maintained by an individual
with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other
material such as graphics or video. "Blog" can also be used as a verb, meaning
to maintain or add content to a blog.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog
 A blog is a website consisting of entries (also called posts) appearing in

reverse chronological order with the most recent entry appearing first (similar in
format to a daily journal). Blogs typically include features such as comments and
links to increase user interactivity. Blogs are created using specific publishing
software.
http://weblogs.about.com/od/startingablog/p/WhatIsABlog.htm
Variations of the term blog:
 Blogging: The act of writing a post for a blog

 Blogger: A person who writes content for a blog
 Blogosphere: The online community of blogs and bloggers

TYPES OF BLOGS
Personal blogs
 The personal blog, an ongoing diary or commentary by an individual, is the
traditional, most common blog.
Corporate and organizational blogs

 Blogs used internally to enhance the communication and culture in a corporation
or externally for marketing, branding or public relations purposes are called
corporate blogs
By genre
 Most blogs are primarily textual, although some
focus on art (Art blog), photographs (photoblog),
videos (Video blogging), music (MP3 blog), and
audio (podcasting). Microblogging is another type
of blogging, featuring very short posts.
By device
 Blogs can also be defined by which type of device is
used to compose it. A blog written by a mobile
device like a mobile phone or PDA could be called
a moblog.
EDUCATION & BLOGS
Blogs provide a communication space that teachers can utilize with
students whenever there is a curriculum need to develop writing,
share ideas and reflect on work being undertaken in the classroom.
A blog can also be used as A classroom management tool.
 Post assignments for your students.

 Include links to educational websites that will enhance your students’ knowledge and
understanding of concepts and topics discussed in class.
 Post extra credit assignments on the blog as an incentive to students who check it
regularly.
EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS OF
BLOGS
Potential benefits as identified by teaching specialists Fernette and Brock Eide and cited by
Will Richardson (2006) in Blogs, wikis, podcasts, and other powerful web tools for classrooms
include the following:
 Can promote critical and analytical thinking.

 Can promote creative, intuitive and associational thinking (creative and associational thinking
in relation to blogs being used as brainstorming tool and also as a resource for interlinking,
commenting on interlinked ideas).
 Can promote analogical thinking.
 Potential for increased access and exposure to quality information.
 Combination of solitary and social interaction.
EDUCATIONAL USES OF BLOGS
 Post class-related information such as
calendars, events, homework assignments and
other pertinent class information.
 Post assignments based on literature readings

and have students respond on their own blogs,
creating a kind of portfolio of their work.
 Build a class newsletter, using student-written

articles and photos they take.
 Provide examples of classwork, vocabulary

activities, or grammar games.
 Provide online readings for your students to read
 Discuss activities they did in class and tell what they

think about them.
 Post photos and comment on class activities.
 Invite student comments or postings on issues in order

to give them a writing voice.
 Publish examples of writings done in class.
 Showcase student art, poetry, and creative stories.

BLOGS TODAY
 As the Internet has become more social, blogs have gained in popularity. Today,
there are over 100 million blogs with more entering the blogosphere everyday.
 Blogs have become more than online diaries. In fact, blogging has become an
important part of the online and offline worlds with popular bloggers impacting
the worlds of politics, business and society with their words.
Steps to create
a blog
Step 1
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Step 7
ACTIVITY
 Choose any topic or issue in your subject.
 Make a draft on what you are going to write on your personal
blog and indicate the genre of your blog.
 Think of a Blog title and a catchy Title for your article.
 Write your draft in ½ crosswise yellow paper and submit to

Ma’am Gie at the end of the report.
REFERENCES
 Duffy, Peter and Bruns, Axel (2006) The Use of Blogs, Wikis and RSS in Education: A Conversation of
Possibilities. In Proceedings Online Learning and Teaching Conference 2006.
 Huette, Scott. (2006) Blogs in Education.
 http://weblogs.about.com/od/startingablog/p/WhatIsABlog.htm consulted on February 04 2010
 http://weblogs.about.com/od/startingablog/bb/BeforeYouBlog.htm consulted on February 04 2010
 http://www.det.wa.edu.au/education/cmis/eval/curriculum/ict/weblogs/ consulted on February 05 2010
 http://www.adultlearn.com/blogs-education.html consulted on February 05 2010

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 A blog is a website consisting of entries (also called posts) appearing in

 Blogging: The act of writing a post for a blog

 Blogosphere: The online community of blogs and bloggers

Corporate and organizational blogs

A blog can also be used as A classroom management tool.

 Post assignments for your students.

 Can promote critical and analytical thinking.

 Post assignments based on literature readings

 Build a class newsletter, using student-written

 Provide examples of classwork, vocabulary

 Discuss activities they did in class and tell what they

 Post photos and comment on class activities.

 Invite student comments or postings on issues in order

 Publish examples of writings done in class.

 Showcase student art, poetry, and creative stories.

 Write your draft in ½ crosswise yellow paper and submit to

 Huette, Scott. (2006) Blogs in Education.

 http://weblogs.about.com/od/startingablog/p/WhatIsABlog.htm consulted on February 04 2010

 http://weblogs.about.com/od/startingablog/bb/BeforeYouBlog.htm consulted on February 04 2010

 http://www.det.wa.edu.au/education/cmis/eval/curriculum/ict/weblogs/ consulted on February 05 2010

 http://www.adultlearn.com/blogs-education.html consulted on February 05 2010

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