BLOG

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BLOG

• . . . weblogs could be to words what Napster was
  to music.

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What is a Blog?

• A frequently updated website (Wired News) of a
  personal nature.
• Online journaling -- it represents a writing form
  equivalent to talk radio.
• Types include news, tech, teen, commentary,
  opinion.
• Since 1994 the art of blogging has developed to
  include more creative styles.
• Has revolutionized the world of journalism.

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Blogging Goes Corporate

• Macromedia (of Dreamweaver familiarity) nurtures
  ties with its customers, creating a blogosphere
  which ties customers together.
• Blogging has become a sort of training ground for
  professional journalism.

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New Literacies

• Blogging is recognized as one of a range of
  student out-of-school literacy practices (Bean,
  Bean Bean, 1999).

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Famous Blog Sites

• Blogger http//www.blogger.com/
• Livejournal http//www.livejournal.com/doc/tour/
• Photoblogs.org http//www.photoblogs.org/faq

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Examples of Blogs

• Teacher Librarian Describes Blogging
• Daily Pundit
• Blog Style Notes - Rebecca's Pocket
• Blogging Style Tips
• BlogsCanada
• Teen Blog

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Classroom Privacy

• Nicenet.org (free)
• WebCT
• Blackboard

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Dangers in Blogging?

• As with any type of notoriety or attention, there
  can be problems .