Blogs

=Presenter: Jim Gates= =School District: Camp Hill= Email: jgates@caiu.org

=What exactly IS a blog?= It's a website that usually has just one author. It is designed so that each time the author posts a new article, it appears at the top of the page. Blog posts are also automatically archived, usually monthly. And, each blog post usually allows readers to comment on the articles.

Bloggers are usually just regular folks like us, but they wish to publicly discuss that which interests them. There are bloggers about politics, religion, education, hunting, fishing, cooking - you name it. Want to see what kinds of blogs there are? Check out [|Technorati]. It's the search engine for blogs - and much more.

Some folks argue that blogs have no value, as they are nothing more than one person's opinion on something. That's true. But, I consider my blogs to be my personal professional development. I have learned more from reading my blogs than from any course or workshop I've ever taken. I read about wonderful projects, hear about great new tools, and engage in the conversation about education. Sometimes I agree with the writer. Other times I do not. But, I am part of the conversation. [|My blog], for example, has readers from around the world. Imagine! My personal passion for sharing tips has attracted readers from all corners of the planet, and I've communicated with dozens of amazing teachers, as a result.

=Blogs in Education= Why should YOU be blogging with your students? Watch [|this movie] to see for yourself.

=Blogs vs Discussion Forums= Rather than me trying to tell you, I'll just point you to someone who has already addressed this question. http://www.commoncraft.com/archives/000768.html

=Blogs to see= Click here for a list of some good blogs to see

=Here are some of the blogs I follow:= media type="custom" key="507153"