The Use Of Weblogs In Education and Blog categories

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 Category - A

1. What is a blog?

Weblogs are personal web pages written in chronological order and maintained through a specific software that helps their administrators. Weblogs, commonly referred to as blogs, are similar to an electronic journal or diary. The writer, known as a blogger, makes periodic entries, sometimes as frequently as a few times a day.

2. How will you find the blog of your interest?

What distinguishes a blog from other online publications is the periodic updates, usually displayed on the homepage in reverse chronological order: new entries appear at the top of the page and older ones are archived according to date. Ask your students for other ways blogs are different from websites.

3. What kinds of subjects do bloggers write bout?

Blogs can be on any subject. Discuss with your students the subjects of blogs they have read, or ask them to imagine a blog subject that would interest them.

4. How can you find blogs that interest you?


You can use online search tools to find blogs, including search engines like Google or a blog directory.

Category-B

5. How do you start your own blog?


You can start a blog for free by using a service such as WordPress.com or Blogger.com or can created
by following the steps below:

Steps in creating a blog

1. Sign in to Gmail account
2. Click on the right caption "Google apps”
3. Then click on the Blogger
4. Click on "create new blog"
5. Pick a blog name. Choose something descriptive.
5. Get your blog online. Register your blog and get hosting.
7. Customize your blog. Choose a free template and tweak it.
8. Write & publish your first post. The fun part!
9. Promote your blog. Get more people to read your blog.
0. Make money blogging.

Category - C

Benefits of blogs in education

So, you want to increase motivation for reading and writing, improve confidence levels and/or encourage ICT literacy? Well, regardless of the rationale, blogging is a very powerful learning tool that can assist teachers and offer the following benefits for education:.Promotes autonomous learning by providing opportunities for students to take more control of their learning Motivates students to become better readers and writers.

**Promotes discussion among students,

**Encourages the use of the Internet and the Web among students (and teachers)

**The first and foremost benefit of weblogs in teaching learning is their use as e-learning tools. This way, the teaching-learning process can continue outside the classroom.

**Weblogs help create connections between students with diverse opinions and interests. This encourages critical thinking and teaches the value of respect towards other students. Points of view.

**Weblogs. Features (linking, replying, and tracking) make easier sharing knowledge and information. 

**Discussions in weblogs promote higher levels of thinking, because people can think before answering back.

**Collaborative weblogs support team work and group learning.

**Because of its format similar to that of a personal diary, weblogs encourage informal communication, creativity and self-expression.

**Accuracy of project outcomes increases due to the continuous flow of feedback from the teacher and fellow students from the weblog

**Also, teachers may benefit from the possibility of monitoring projects in real time, thus indicating improvements before it is too late for the students to incorporate them.

**Final grading is faster and easier: instructors are able to review how students have participated and developed over the course.

**For non-computer science students, weblogs provide the chance of learning about web page creation, hyper linking and other www topics.

**Writing in weblogs is attractive in the sense that teens and college students, and people in general,want an opportunity to share their experiences and feelings, and weblogs provide them with the chance to do it in an easy, interactive way.

**The use of weblogs (new technologies) prepares students better for the current labour market.

**In those courses where there are many instructors and students, weblogs improve coordination and allow interaction to a far greater extent.

**Different instructors and students from different parts can share a weblog and teach and learn
together.

6. Are there any dangers to blogging?

Remember that anything you write is public, so it's important to be careful about writing an blog.

Category-D

THE 10 BEST EDUCATION BLOGS FOR MODERN TEACHERS TO FOLLOW

In the world of blogging there are organizations that have bloggers employed and then there are individual bloggers. Here are some education blogs from both types that have proved most useful in
dispelling myths, providing staff development, and offering relevant resources for classroom use.
These are rock-solid and trusted education blogs that continue to be sources of inspiration for us all as educators from all walks of life. You'll find organizations dedicated to talking about modern teaching
and learning, as well as educators from the trenches who put vision into practice every day.

10 TERRIFIC EDUCATION BLOG

Wabisabi Blog-

Our very own home for all things education related. We strive post content every day that teachers of every level find useful and inspiring.

Edutopia-

One education blog that comes up frequently when searching the Web for anything
innovative in education. This foundation seeks to keep education moving forward and at the forefront of discussion. You'll find videos, blogs, and up-to-date articles on the latest tools for educators

MindShift - 

This is KQED's contribution to innovative education. MindShift takes its tag line "How We Will Learn" seriously. As such they are dedicated to highlighting the cutting edge of education MindShift is staffed by writers who are always in-the-know about the latest in learning and the technology that continues to enhance it.

EdSurge-

EdSurge strives to provide the best information by relying on a community-driven database of edtech products and articles.

ISTE--

Arguably the largest tech education organization, ISTE puts together a massive gathering of educators for technology every year. It requires membership to get full access, but their education blogs are freely accessible.

The Innovative Educator -

 Lisa Nielsen is The Innovative Educator. She works tirelessly to help change school for those that matter the most, which are the students. Seeking out resources to help them
experience relevant and real-world success, she makes sure that all voices are heard.

EdTech Roundup-- 

Michael Karlin's EdTech Roundup was formed in early 2013 to help out educators
with the challenges of technology integration. You'll find technology news, reviews, lessons, app ideas,
and more on this great blog.

FreeTech4Teachers--

Richard Byrne is a former social studies teacher who now runs this blog. It's a
treasure trove of resources for educators all over the world. Read about his own personal innovative milestones as an educator, and then dive into the great stuff he has on offer for all kinds of teachers in all kinds of classrooms.

Cycles of Learning - 

Ramsey Musallam is a featured speaker on TED Talks. He describes the mission for
his blog as one designed "to create inquiry-based learning environments fueled by student curiosity and exploration." There is some really quality stuff here that's worth exploring in detail.

Kathy Schrock's Guide to Everything-

Kathy Schrock has amassed an impressive array of resources in her many years as an educational technologist. In addition to her own articles, she also has a list of her
own recommended education blogs. Her main website is incredibly well-organized, like a card catalog of resources too numerous to mention. Dive in and explore Kathy's efforts-you won't be
disappointed. Many more educators are speaking about transforming education to keep up with the profession's
transformational pathway on their own budding education blogs. This, at least, is a starting point to begin the discussion in your neck of the woods!

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