EDU BLOGJINS JOSEPH

SOCIAL SCIENCE, 86
WHAT IS A BLOG?

It is regularly updated website or web page, typically one run by

an individual or small group, that is written in an informal or
conversational style
CHARACTERISTICS OF A BLOG

 A blog has some form of navigation, usually menus

 A blog’s layout contains a header footer and content. Usually there
is at least one sidebar running beside the content.
 Categories of posts
 that readers can access the archives, previous posts
 that a post can contain text and images, (and often video and
other media)
 that posts can contain links to other posts, both within blog and to
the entire web
 should contain a contact page, an about page and form
THE COMPONENTS OF
A BLOG
1. The header
2. The content area
3. The footer
4. The sidebar

Some popular websites:

Blogger, Worpress, Webs, Weebly etc.
HOW TO CREATE A BLOG

 Sign in to Blogger
 Click New blog
 Enter a name for your blog
 Click Next
 Choose a blog address or URL
 Choose Template
 Click Save.
TYPES OF BLOG

1. Personal Blogs
2. Business Blogs
3. News Blogs
4. Travel Blogs
5. Artist’s Blog
6. Educational Blogs
EDU BLOG/
EDUCATIONAL BLOG

 An edublog is a blog created for educational purposes.

 Edublogs archive and support student and teacher learning by
facilitating reflection, questioning by self and others,
collaboration and by providing contexts for engaging in
higher-order thinking.
BENEFITS OF BLOGGING

 Blogging Improves the Writing Skill of the Students

 Students Learn New Things Through Blogging
 Blogging Produced Creativity in Students
 Students can Earn Money from Blogging
 Students can Create their Own content
 Promotes autonomous learning by providing opportunities for students.
 Motivates students to become better readers and writers.
 Promotes discussion among students.
 Encourages the use of the Internet and the Web among students (and
teachers)
THANK YOU