1. Got Blog? Lois Ann Scheidt lscheidt@indiana.edu Blog: Professional-Lurker.com (http://www.professional-lurker.com)

2. What is a blog? A blog is a frequently updated webpage where entries are usually made in reverse chronological order.

3. Blogs are different from traditional homepages In that, a blog –usually has dated entries –older entries remain available –blogs are MUCH easier to use

4. Could I have a blog? You could if: –You have something to say, share, or show to others. –You want that something available on the web, either to everyone or to a few people.

5. But what can I do with a blog? Sit back and be amazed!

6. You could have an online journal/diary Student life http://www.livejournal.com/users/shi ft_in_a_starStudent life Parenting http://www.bloggingbaby.com/entry/ 1234000183035055Parenting

7. You could share your opinions on matters that interest you Entertainment http://lawrenkmills.mu.nuEntertainment Politics http://inpolitico.blogspot.comPolitics Higher Ed http://www.moodeuce.blogspot.comHigher Ed

8. You could share your photographs People http://www.fourteenplacestoeat.comPeople Critters http://www.randombanner.comCritters

9. WOW! How do I get a blog? Wait a second we have one more thing to discuss first.

10. Online Security What do you want to talk about? Or How personal is too personal? Guarding your personal information

11. NOW how do I get a blog? There are three ways to host a blog: –Sites you maintain or –Low cost sites OR –Free sites

12. Free blogging sites Blogger http://www.blogger.comBlogger Diaryland http://www.diaryland.comDiaryland LiveJournal http://www.livejournal.comLiveJournal

13. Now you can Get blogging!