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Blogging: What Is Blogging?
Blogging: What Is Blogging?
With the advent of the social web, anyone with access can have a voice! What are blogs and how have they shaped the Net's landscape?
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What Is Blogging?
What Is Blogging?
The origins of blogging date back to the 90's and the earliest days of the World Wide Web, though historians don't identify a specific individual as the first or father of blogging. Essentially, the very earliest blogs, evolving from communication tools like message boards, became a sort of online journal. Over time, platforms arose that made blogging easier and before long thousands of individuals, from those trained as professional writers and journalists to amateur writers began sharing their observations and thoughts online through blogs.
Over time, blogs diversified as many began to focus on particular topics. Today, there are countless blogs covering a countless variety of topics. The nature of blogging continues to change, too. Tools like Twitter (often described as micro-blogging) and Tumblr (multimedia-rich micro-blogging platform) are transforming online communication.
Regardless, one thing is clear. The online masses have a voice and it's transforming the flow of information in our modern world. Of course, there are no shortage of educators blogging online.
Some blog to share resources, some to foster advocacy, while others blog as part of their reflective practice.
Blogging can be an invaluable tool, helping you on your way to becoming a Connected Superstar!
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Take a moment to watch this great video explanation from Common Craft Media:
There are no shortage of educators blogging. These are people, just like you, who are sharing ideas, experiences, and resources from across the Web. In this techpedition, you'll meet some of them!
Blogging: In The Trenches
Blogging: In The Trenches
As an educator, it's always encouraging to learn that you're not alone. Whether you're teaching a very specialized subject area or mainstream topics, there are educators out there, just like you, who are experiencing the same joys and frustrations that you are. You are not alone!
Blogs are an excellent platform for reflecting and sharing. Likewise, most blogging tools allow commenting on the author's posts. This opens up tremendous opportunities for deeper discussion and, of course, networking!
Find Bloggers Like You
Now it's time to find a blog or two that resonate with you. But where to begin?
Never fear! Here are some resources to get you started. As you explore some of these, bookmark at least two (for future reading... and future quests!).
Teach.com's Top 100 Education Blogs (ranked daily)
TeachThought's - 52 Education Blogs You Should Follow
Edublog Awards - (awarded annually in a variety of areas)
Read!
As you examine some of the blogs from the lists above, you'll open up a world of resources and ideas. It may be hard to process it all. Take it slow! Bookmark a couple of favorites. In the next quest, you'll learn how to put the Internet to work for you bringing the best of the blogosphere to you!
Find A Favorite?
The above links are starting points to connect you to a variety of bloggers and resources. Explore some of the blogs that are linked in the resources above. Of all of the blogs that you've explored, did one stand out? Don't you think you should share it with your fellow adventurers?
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Of all of the blogs that you've explored, did one stand out? Share it with your fellow adventurers by posting a link to it and summary/analysis of why you enjoyed it.
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