Blogging allows you to write about popular culture and connect to users with similar interests. A blog (or weblog) is a type of online journal. There are many different types of blogs. Find out more about blogging and read about types of blogs below.
Who will read your blog? Does it have a purpose? What will your posts say about you?
Blogging allows you to share with an authentic worldwide audience. Read about It’s my life and look at these other examples of student blogs.
Consider these ideas or you could write poetry, a learning journal or share your favourite recipe or sport. Remember to use descriptive headings and keep the post brief. Write a draft post using Microsoft Word and have a peer review the post.
Make your first post. Share the blog URL with your peers, teacher or parents. Invite them to make a comment. Listen to these comment tips and then add a helpful comment to a peer blog post.
Each blog site will have useful instructions to help. Consider:
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Inserting an image
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Adding a podcast
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Embedding a video clip
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Sending your next blog post by sending an email
Why not embed your Voicethread in a blog post?
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Be aware that some blogs track visitor numbers and have places to comment or rate each post. Revealing information about yourself – full name, age, location, and phone number – could be dangerous. |
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Use privacy settings carefully and post only appropriate and legal content. Never post anything in a blog that you would not want to share with everyone. If done safely, blogging can help develop your creative writing and critical thinking skills. |