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Types of Blogs by Nada, Jamee & Kim
Classroom Blogs
- Provide a communication space that teachers can utilize with students whenever there is a curriculum need to develop writing, share ideas, and reflect on work undertaken in the classroom.
- Students can keep diaries or journals in the form of a blog or respond to follow-up questions based on teacher prompts.
- Blogs replace the classroom newsletter. Purpose is to inform students and parents of curriculum topics, assignments, and duties. They may also be used to post resources and inform about recent class events.
Parent/Informative
- Share tips and the latest parenting trends.
- Keep others up to date on your happenings.
- Collaborate with others.
Credit: http://www.amalah.com/
Special Interest Blogs - Cooking, Fitness, Travel, Reading
- Book Review Blogs (ex.) The Avid Reader
- Learn about upcoming releases of books you are or may be interested in
- Interact with authors of books you love
- Connect with other readers who love the same types of books as you - opportunity to discuss books with people who share your passion for them
- Connect with readers who love other types of books, and may introduce you to new genres
- Social networking opportunities for people who may be interested in a writing or publishing career can lead to free review copies of books
Credit: http://www.theavidreader.typepad.com/
Professional Development
Love professional development, but can't seem to find the time? Blogs offer a wide range of professional development opportunities. Collaboration with peers, conference highlights, and so much more can be right at your fingertips. Have an RSS feed? Professional development opportunities will come right to you!
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