Blogs are online journals that allow people to record and share their thoughts, ideas, pictures, videos and other content. Readers can interact by leaving feedback on blog posts. Teachers can use blogs to post class topics, homework, student work examples and receive feedback from parents and students. Blogging is quick, easy, familiar to students, keeps everyone organized, and accessible from anywhere, making it a fun way to share information.

1. Blogging

2. What is a blog? Blog is short for “web log” and is a way for people to record their thoughts and ideas in an online journal. Blogs can host pictures, videos, polls, articles, links, and documents. Blogs are also interactive. People can leave their feedback on ideas or items posted to a blog.

3. Uses of Blogging Post topics covered in class Post homework Post examples of student work Feedback from parents and students

4. Reasons for Blogging It is quick and easy To share information It is familiar to students Keeps everyone organized Accessible from anywhere It’s fun!

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