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A blog is an abbreviation of ‘weblog’. It is a web based journal or diary where entries are posted and arranged chronologically. They are typically free, and are found all over the Internet. The most common free blog hosting services is [|Blogger], but many educators are using Wordpress ([|http://wordpress.com/)] or Edublogs ([|http://edublogs.org/)] for educational blogs. These days many LMSs now have blog tools built in to them.
 * BLOGS IN EDUCATION**
 * What is a blog?**
 * Why would I use a blog for my students?**
 * To have all their work in one place (writing, images, video, etc)
 * So students have a portable ongoing record of their work (like an e-resume, or eportfolio)
 * So students can read and comment on each others’ work
 * Perhaps make student work available to a wider audience beyond the institution or college
 * To improve student writing skills
 * To encourage and promote digital literacy
 * To use as a reflective journal for students who may be off campus
 * For a teacher to write regular reflections, summaries, etc about the class
 * A way to give students ownership of a personal space - a web site that encourages active engagement by the students and teacher


 * Some Examples of the use of Blogs in Education**
 * Bakery: http://www.thebakerscrust.blogspot.com/ //(seems to have grown crusty)// (Hunter TAFE, NSW))
 * English as a Second Language: http://ourclass08.blogspot.com/ (Sydney Institute of TAFE)
 * Business English course, Argentina: [|www.busyenglish.blogspot.com]
 * Professional Development - Designing for Flexible Learning Practice: Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Learning and Teaching, Otago Polytechnic in Dunedin, NZ. []
 * TAFE SA staff: for info on using blogs in IVEC and Cert 3 Womens Studies contact Karen Middleton
 * Resources:**
 * Why Should Students Blog? - http://classroomblogging.wikispaces.com/
 * __WIKIS AND BLOGS__ - Tools for learning: http://margoconnell.wikispaces.com/wikisandblogs=