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Blogs

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Description

The term 'blog' is short for weblog, an online journal that combines text, images, links and video to make a statement, share an experience, or inform others. These types of websites tend to be informal and are primarily used as a channel for communication and self-expression. An important feature that most blogs have is the ability for visitors to provide feedback by leaving comments on specific entries. In recent years, blogs have gained popularity among many people and organizations.

Best Practices

Use blogs to store information and resources

Have students track their readings and research

Explore an area of expertise and connect to an external community

Post a video and invite discussion

Information

7 Things You Should Know About Blogs
Instructional Blogging Best Practices & Case Studies
Instructional Blogging On Campus: Identifying Best Practices

Examples

University of Washington Bothell Student Blogs
University of Washington Tacoma Global Honors Program
Weblogs at Harvard Law School

UWB Faculty Blogs

Education and Class - Jane Van Galen / Education
Everything MBA - Sandeep Krishnamurthy / Business

Free Third-Party Blogs

Blogger
WordPress
Edublogs

Self-Hosting Software and Information

UW Technology (formerly C & C) doesn't support blogs, but does provide a limited set of documentation on how to install a blog on your UW NetID space.
How to Install WordPress
WordPress

Blogs