Blog



2. A type of website, usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. ([])
 * Blog** (//n.):// 1. A contraction of the term "weblog"
 * Blog** (//v.)//: 1. to maintain or add content to a blog

Blogs can be used for...

 * To participate in literature circles
 * To practice writing skills
 * To practice 21st communication skills
 * To participate in peer review
 * To practice digital citizenship
 * To manage and reflect reflect on their research and learning
 * To reflect on professional growth
 * To publish a regular newsletter
 * To share book club news
 * To share new book news
 * To announce and share library events and efforts
 * To form a frame or homepage for the library website
 * To share information with various stakeholders: parents, students, teachers, administrators
 * To collect and share links relevant to class projects or school events

[|Blogging: It's Elementary!] - Webquest Library/Book-related Examples **
 * **YA Books and More: http://www.naomibates.blogspot.com/**
 * **Caldwell Heights Library: http://chelibrary.blogspot.com/**
 * **Cactus Ranch Library: http://cactusranchlibrary.edublogs.org/**
 * **SC Lee, Copperas Cove ISD: []**
 * **Blossomwood Library: http://blossomwoodlibrary.edublogs.org/**
 * **Moretown Elementary School: http://madriverlibrarian.blogspot.com/**
 * **The Library Tiger: http://librarytiger.blogspot.com/**
 * **RB Booktrailers: http://rbbooktalk.blogspot.com/**
 * **Crescent Park School Library: http://cpslibrary.wordpress.com/**
 * **Tweendom: http://tweendom.blogspot.com/**
 * **Best Blogs and Wikis for Librarians: http://ccisdlibrarians.wikispaces.com/Best+Blogs+and+Wikis+for+Librarians**


 * Other Examples **
 * **[|Ms. Merrell's 4th Grade Class]**
 * **[|Miss Erin's Preschool Blog]**
 * **[|The KinderKid's Blog]**
 * **[|Physical Education Update Blog]**
 * **[|Aaron's P.E. Blog]**
 * **[|High Techspectations]**
 * **[|Good Night, Mr. Tom] - Reading Group**
 * **[|The Secret Life of Bees] - Literature Guide**
 * **[|Green Stream] - blogging to improve literacies**
 * **[|Support Blogging] - links to hundreds of blogs**
 * **[|Mrs. Tool and Mrs. Wagner's Class] - Kindergarten class blog**
 * **[|Room 3's Blog]**

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 * Subject Specific Examples: **
 * **Algebra [|Example]**
 * **Art [|Example]**
 * **English [|Example]**
 * **Music [|Example]**
 * **Physical Ed. [|Example]**
 * **Science [|Example,][|List of Examples]**
 * **Social Studies [|Example]**

Getting Started
Blogger

[|Wordpress]

Blog Extras

 * Comments - Grammar Girl - ** [|How to Write a Great Comment]
 * RSS - Reading your Blogs ** - Really Simple Syndication


 * Other Blogging Platforms**
 * [|Edublogs]
 * [|LiveJournal]
 * [|WordPress]
 * [|Blogmeister]

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