1. EDUBLOGS – A Brief Overview Melinda Coughlin, Susan Kelly, Ray Musselwhite, and Lauren Young West Bladen High School March 30, 2012 What is a blog? A blog (a blend of the term “web log“) is a type of website. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse- chronological order. Most blogs are interactive, allowing visitors to leave comments and even message each other via widgets on the blogs and it is this interactivity that distinguishes them from other static websites.

2. WHY EDUBLOGS? On home page, click on “Why Edublogs?” for video presentation Click on “edublogs” video in middle of screen Return to Home page after video

3. Handout, Worksheets, and Professional Development At top of Home page click on “Help and Support” at top of page Scroll down page and click on “Handouts, Worksheets, and Professional Development”

4. 10 Ways to use Edublogs in the Classroom Scroll down page to “Videos” Select “10 Ways to use Edublogs to Teach” View video presentation

5. Create an Account Click on “Free!” photo to create an account Complete all information and agree to terms Return to Home Page

6. EDUBLOGS in Education Click on photo to go directly to www.edublogs.org www.edublogs.org Travel around site to learn more!!!

7. EDUBLOGS Review Questions? Begin Edublogging!!!