This document discusses blogging as a tool for e-learning. It explains that a blog is an online writing journal that can be personal or shared on any topic. Blogging invites the expansion of information through questions and participation from readers. People can collaborate through written text by asking and answering questions and sharing information and links. Popular blogging sites make it easy to create a blog with a title, focus, and ways to promote interaction. Blogging daily maximizes interactivity and provides feedback to readers.

1. A tool for e-LearningBlogging

2. What is a Blog?A blog is a web log or writing journalA blog is kept onlineA blog can be personal or sharedA blog can be about any topicA blog can be written by anyone

3. Blogging for LearningBlogging invites expansion of informationBlogging requires an ability to writeBlogging requires an ability to readAsk questions of your readersInvite them to participate

4. Dynamic InteractionPeople collaborate through written textQuestions can be asked and answeredInformation can be shared and accumulatedLinks to other information can be sharedGroups of people can converse together

5. Blogging BasicsCreate a title that indicates your topicMake it easy to readBlog daily for maximum interactivityProvide feedback to your readers

6. Ready to Blog?What are your goals?What is the focus of your blog?What will the overall topic be about?How will you promote interaction?

7. You can do it too!Pick one of the popular blog sitesFill in the forms providedGet ready to write!… Let me show you how easy it is.

8. Popular Blog Siteshttp://www.blogger.com/http://www.myblogsite.com/http://hubpages.com/http://www.livejournal.com/http://wordpress.com/

9. After you go to the address above the image, click on the button that says “Sign up now”.It’s this easy!This blog is found at: http://hubpages.com

10. Pick a “Username” (this is what people will see and what you will use to login to your blog with)Add your email address.Choose a NameThis blog is found at: http://hubpages.com

11. Type in your Username Type in your email addressPick a passwordClick on the box that indicates you have read the terms of use.Fill in the captcha.Fill in the BlanksThis blog is found at: http://hubpages.com

12. Now bookmark the site so that you can find it when you want to write.When you return to it you will simply log in with your Username at the top of the page and enter your password.It’s that easy!This blog is found at: http://hubpages.com

13. When you login there will be ways for you to add your own personal touches, each one is a little different, but they all have similar options.Add a picture of yourselfInformation you want to share.Make it yours!This blog is found at: http://hubpages.com

14. Be sure that you only put information that you want other people to see. Cyber safety is important!Information here is optional.Public InformationThis blog is found at: http://hubpages.com

15. Now you have a blog of your own.What kind of things will you talk about?There’s a lot of information available for you, join in other conversations, or create some of your own.Blog Away!This blog is found at: http://hubpages.com

16. That’s all there is to it!Blogging is a great tool for communicationIt’s a fun way to interact with peopleLearning is dynamic on a blogRead, write, share and enjoy your new blog!