Helpful Tips to start Blogging

Start with your own blog. Test it, ask friends to reply, use the tools available

Take a look at other blogs. Check their layout and content.

Comment on other people’s blog to see how it works.

Start small.

Choose a special group or project to begin blogging

Don’t use the blog as a replication of your classroom. Go beyond!

Ask for help. Don’t be afraid to show you don’t know.

Remember your students may know more about blogging than you. Explore the talents.

Take risks trying out different uses for the blog

Blogs ask for interactivity. Find different ways to build a class community.

Blogs are about content. Don’t correct form. Let your students express themselves and use their creativity.

Find your blog voice and tone.

Blogs are a great reflective tool. Encourage students to use their critical thinking skills.

Don’t use copyrighted images.

Keep it fresh. Update it.

Learn about RSS feeds as a step further.

Any other helpful tip?

Create a free edublog to get your own comment avatar (and more!)

Blog it!