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WeB logs (online journals) may be syndicated through an RSS feed and many can also receive comments from readers. More advanced blog programs, content management systems, can construct entire websites.

Common Features:
  • WYSIWYG Editing and Posting
  • Tagging & Categories
  • Date Organized (newest post first, with custom organiation options)
  • Pass Word Protection Option
  • Multi-Media Embedding
  • Replies/Comments and Moderation
  • Page Customization
Tools: Resources: How might you use Blogs in Scholarship?
  • Publish “in-process” entries about your research and/or teaching.
  • Get feedback from others interested in your topic as a form of peer “review”.
How might you use Blogs in Teaching?
  • Have students keep an electronic version of the regular course journal.
  • Require students to read and respond to one anothers’ blogs.
  • Have students post reflections about events and activities.
  • Use as a Learning Management System and/or Content Delivery System
How might your students use Blogs in their lives?
  • Publish “in-process” projects (academic, civic, professional and/or personal).
  • Have an ongoing family or group newsletter (multiple authors).