The document discusses the history and format of blogs. It defines blogs as websites where entries are displayed in reverse chronological order. The key aspects of blog format mentioned are links within posts, tags or categories to organize posts, blogrolls to showcase other blogs, and the inclusion of images, video, audio and comments. Examples are given of blog templates, elements and the posting screen. The differences between posts and pages are outlined. Tips are provided on starting a blog using free blog hosting services.

1. Blogs & Blogging Connecting Through Journals

2. Agenda History Format & Templates Samples Exploration & Reflections

3. Definition of Blog A website where entries are written in chronological order and displayed in reverse chronological order - Wikipedia An online interactive journal Web + Log = Weblog 1997 Jorn Barger “ We” Blog 1999 Peter Merholz

4. Format of a Blog Links within posts – Mandatory! Web page with special formatting Posts vs. Pages Links in lists – Blogroll Images, video, audio – Options Tags – Categories or Subjects

5. Blogroll Examples Post Tags Blog Title www.alibraryisalibrary.blogspot.com Blog address Hot links Option

6. … and the all important COMMENTS!! Click to see kids

7. Web page with special formatting Multiple elements (modules) and multiple templates (skins)

8. Posting Screen

9. Posts vs. Pages Post: dated entry in reverse chronological order Page: static info usually found in tabs or links

10. Links within posts – Mandatory! We all know about the Millennial Generation , and we've been hearing about their traits and how most libraries are failing to appeal to them... We also know all about the Baby Boom Generation , many of whom are nearing retirement …My question revolves around the generation between, a whole lot of Generation Xers and the little heard-of Generation Jones … Tame The Web Laura Ingalls Wilder entered our house in March, inspired a maple candy extravaganza , and now she is hiding. She is due at the library, and despite calling her name, she does not show up. (I feel like author Robin Brande with her buried desk .) Earlier this week I found a slim picture book in an archive a pile atop a stereo speaker; the book was a mere four weeks overdue. So, I know Laura is here somewhere. While I search, you can catch Blog from the Windowsill's spin on the Ingalls family. Chicken Spaghetti

11. Tags – Categories or Subjects

12. Links in lists – Blogroll

13. Images, video, audio – Options Click

14. Blog Review Library/Technology Blogs Cool Cat Teacher Library Stuff Using Blogs & Wikis to Foster Literacy Books/Book Reviews Blogs Cybils Goddess of YA Literature Just One More Book (podcasts) La Bloga Teaching/ Student Responses American Presidents Blog Room 9 (New Zealand) Library TWEter Eagles Read !

15. How to Start a Blog Using a Service Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Create an account, usually with an email address. Select an address name & a blog name. Choose a template. Things to think about when setting up a blog and selecting its name Ask.com Click

16. Blog Services http:// www.blogger.com / http:// edublogs.org / http:// classblogmeister.com Recommended by the Library2Play Team Supported in Atomic Learning

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