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=Definition -=
 * A **blog** (a [|portmanteau] of the term "**web log**")[|[1]] is a type of [|website] or part of a [|website]. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Many blogs provide commentary or news on a particular subject; others function as more personal [|online diaries]. A typical blog combines text, images, and links to other blogs, [|Web pages], and other media related to its topic. The ability of readers to leave comments in an interactive format is an important part of many blogs. (Wikipedia)

=Tips for Starting a Blog=
 * 1) **//Choose the right platform//** - there are many free educational solutions for blogging in the list below, each one offers different/unique capabilities.
 * 2) Edmodo
 * 3) Kidblog
 * 4) Gaggle
 * 5) Edublog Campus
 * 6) 21 Classes
 * 7) //**Choose a topic/niche**// - all blogs are about something, have a purpose and audience for what you are writing about.
 * 8) //**Promote/market your blog**// - after you start creating posts it's important to market your blog to other readers/bloggers to build your audience.
 * 9) //**Add content**// - sometimes adding multimedia content (photos, video, etc) can be a nice way to engage your audiences interest.
 * 10) //**Allow comments**// - allowing people to comment on your posts is vital to building a collaborative environment. However, do so w/ comment moderation enabled so nothing inappropriate can be posted on your site.

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=Resources=
 * Bob Furst's wiki (retired Technology Director District 57, Mt. Prospect IL) - online course designed to introduce web 2.0 & blogging
 * Educational Blogging