Here are the resources cited in the Blogging 101 workshop. We recommend using a WordPress powered blog engine as it has the greatest local support.
Getting Started
WordPress Tutorial
Examples
- Class blog – 4 Corners – Mary Ann McGarry
- Student blog – Armenian Eagle – Tim Haroutunian
- Blog as lifestyle – Maison Bisson – Casey Bisson
- Pro Blog – Dwight Fischer
- Edublog – Weblogg-ed – Will Richardson
- Topical blog – EdVentures in Technology – John Martin
- Research – Connectivism.ca – George Siemens, Chris Sessums
- Community – Barack Obama, Educause Connect
If you have the time, check out the following video. While it is a touch heavy on the geek factor, consider how the role of the ‘Net surfer has evolved over the past decade from content consumer to content creator. The power to communicate to a global audience is in your hands.
If you have questions or would like to talk more about blogs, please contact John Martin in the Learning Commons at Lamson.
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