2.  “A blog (short for weblog) is a personal online journal that is frequently updated and intended for general public consumption. “ SearchWinDevelopment.com Definitionsweblog  Author posts entries, others can comment  Can have links like a website  EDM535 Blog EDM535 Blog

3.  Extend Classroom Discussion  AP Government Class (Mt. Spokane HS) AP Government Class (Mt. Spokane HS)  Students post drafts of written work  Ms. Burnett’s English class Ms. Burnett’s English class  Teachers showcase student work  Class B2 (primary, New Zealand) Class B2 (primary, New Zealand)  Teachers provide homework, links for resources, information for parents  Grade 8 Humanities (American Embassy School, India) Grade 8 Humanities (American Embassy School, India)

4.  Linda's EDU351 class Linda's EDU351 class  Ann’s Reading class  Peggy’s Taiwan Blog Peggy’s Taiwan Blog

5.  Public or limited audience?  Public or protected commenting?  Students must have reason to read, reflect, and process others’ comments  Lack of social cues while commenting  Teacher must have online presence

6.  MIT blog http://mitmatters.blogspot.comhttp://mitmatters.blogspot.com  Explore the links to a variety of classroom blogs  Submit your comments in response to the prompts  Include your name at the end of the text  Vote in the poll!  What you don’t finish in class is homework tonight