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Online Tools for Group ProjectsPart 2 – Blogs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN2I1pWXjXI

BLOGS

As you watch, think about these questions:Why are blogs such a big deal?

How have blogs changed the media landscape?What kinds of blogs are mentioned in the video?

How can this tool be useful in an academic situation?

Watch this short video about blogs.

When you’re done, go on to the next slide.

BLOGS

Blogs are important because:•“News” is now both professional AND personal•Anyone can use blogging tools and publish•Blogging is not just for “news” but can be used in many situations•Blogs can be used in place of traditional essays or projects•Blogs can bring togethermany different voices onone topic

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BLOGS

How would writing an assignment for a blog be different than writing a "traditional" assignment?

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BLOGS

How would writing an assignment for a blog be different than writing a "traditional" assignment?•Can be read, commented on by your peers•Many writers can produce one end product•Might be read & commented on by people outside your class, this university•Can include multi-media•Can be updated, changed later•Online repository - unless you delete it, can live past the class and be accessible as example of your work•More effort may be required in organization – older blog posts are pushed off the front page with every new post; how can all posts be accessed?

BLOGS

How would writing an assignment for a blog be the same as writing a "traditional" assignment?

•Good writing is always good writing•Depending on the type of assignment, research may still be required•The rules of academic integrity still apply! Cite ALL research included in your blog plus all images and media you include.

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BLOGS

Some popular FREE blogging programs are:

Blog Structure

BLOG TITLEPage link 1 Page link 2

Post Jan 12

Post Jan 11

Post Jan 3

Post Dec 22

Widget 1

Widget 2

Widget 3

Front Page – always the most recent posts. going back by time of postPages – static = always the same

Widgets

Posts – “NEWS”Create a new post from the blog “dashboard” after signing in to WordPress

New posts push the old posts down, and eventually off, the page.

Blog Structure - Widgets

Widget 1

Widget 2

Widget 3

Widgets:•Appear the same on each page•Many types, most common are

•Organizational/search•Links, feeds to/from other sites•Links, feeds to your other social

media (flickr, twitter, delicious)•Images, information

•“value-added” component of blogs

WordPress Tutorial

Watch this tutorial about using WordPress:http://www.slideshare.net/TaniaAlekson/how-to-use-word-press

Even if you’re an experienced blogger, there are some additional considerations you should be aware of when blogging for class, like privacy and organization.

When you’re done, visit http://wordpress.com and set up an account. Then go on to Part 3 - wikis.