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What IS a Blog?
noun: the name of an online storage container and self publishing program.
verb: to blog is to actively publish writing, art, photos etc in this container
adjective: a blogger is a person who maintains a blog.
There are a number of ways that you can describe a blog. One definition is that it is a frequent, chronological publication of personal thoughts and Web links
Quite simply, a blog is a virtual container. Teachers use a variety of containers in their daily practice. Many store their project sheets in clear plastic containers. Thousands make display boards of, amongst other things, student work. A blog is a container that has the capacity to store a vast amount of material. It can fill a range of needs. It can be the place where you can house projects, essays, reviews, or whatever it is you feel inspired to publish.
Learn more about just what you can do with blogs and find out how they can be used for many purposes
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What is Word Press?
Will I buy Coon, Cheddar or Brie Cheese? Will I use WordPress or Blogger to make my blogs?
WordPress.com - Step-by-Step Tutorial on How to Blog
Chris Abraham walks you through how to join the fastest-growing and most elegant free blogging services, WordPress.com. Go from the simple acts of joining all the way through set up and administration. Become a blogger in few than 45-minutes. Most folks only need the first 15 minutes to get you started. Chris is a professional blogging instructor. Enjoy!
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Make a Donation and Receive a WordPress Tutorial
Make a ten dollar donation to Soul Food, a not for profit site that has provided free creative stimuli for over ten years, and you will receive a tutorial to help understand WordPress and become an active member on the site. Word Press For Dummies
WordPress For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
Amazon Price: $16.49 (as of 05/13/2008)
Are you a wannabe blogger? A seasoned pro migrating your blog to WordPress? Looking to do more cool stuff with your existing WordPress blog? Then this fun guide is for you! WordPress for Dummies is a veritable smorgasbord of WordPress information, ideas, tools, resources, and instruction on everything you need to create and maintain your dream blog.
Unlike other blog hosts, WordPress gives you the ability to create a blog that is tailored to your own tastes and needs. Sure, the codes, tags, and terminology can seem a little intimidating at first, but WordPress for Dummies breaks it all down to show you just how intuitive, friendly, and extensible the software really is. This easy-to-follow guide shows you how to:
* Sign up for a free WordPress account
* Set up and use a hosted blog with WordPress.com
* Install and set up the WordPress.Org and WordPress.MU software for single- and multi-user versions
* Find great themes, plugins, and consultants that will help you achieve JUST the kind of blog you want
* Use tags to work with WordPress templates
* Combat challenges with comments, trackback spam, and "splogs"
* Add special technologies to your blog, such as RSS feed, podcasting, vlogging, and photoblogging
* Find online support, tips, and resources for WordPress software
Whether you want to keep family and friends updated on your latest adventures, post pictures of your new puppy, or communicate your passion with millions of readers worldwide, WordPress for Dummies is your passport to creating the kind of blog that will keep your visitors coming back for more!
Makeover Techniques for Savvy Bloggers
to help you get started
- Web 2.0 Adventure Calendar
- The Web 2.0 Adventure Calendar provides 25 days filled with information about working a blog and using it as a container to hold outcomes from a wide range of Web 2.0 activities.
- Pro Blogger
- Problogger really does have a lot of information about how to blog. Take the time to visit and learn and then use all that knowledge as a member of the Soul Food Community.
Simplify the Learning Process
Benefit from the Expertise of a Digital Expatriate
Heather Blakey is a skilled facilitator who manages Global Teacher, Global Student, a Victorian Education Department blogging environment.Heather Blakey, a former secondary school teacher, with over thirty five years of teaching experience in both primary and secondary schools, has been living and working within a digital communication landscape for over ten years. Heather has facilitated ICT professional development for students and teachers since the late 1990s and has effectively addressed a wide range of online safety issues throughout this period.
It might be best to simplify the process and have Heather come and do a technological makeover with you and your staff.
Any Questions?
have any vital steps been missed at this stage?
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Imogen_Crest
A terrific, informative lens! This will be a much used one, to be sure! Posted April 04, 2008 |
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Globalstudent
This lens will hopefully guide all those folks who are beginning to blog with Global Teacher/Student and Edublogs. Posted March 24, 2008 |
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kvwordsmith
I wish I would have taken the time to read this & see the video BEFORE I tried to start blogging... Posted March 02, 2008 |
