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"What can I do with a blog?" I have always used a course blog as a way to provide updates and information to students in my classes. Blogs can be made publicly available and students can subscribe to an RSS feed. RSS feeds are a great way to keep students informed about important information. Not sure why RSS is important? Watch the Commoncraft video; RSS in Plain English.
Here are some ideas for using blogs in your classes:
- Post materials and resources
- Current Events
- Create a newsletter
- Debate or Online Discussions (posts / comments / replies)
- Collaborative Class Publication
- Have each student maintain their own blog
Here is a sample rubric for a blog assignment.
| Item |
Description | Score |
| Contributions - Posts and Comments |
There are at least X posts in the blog, each with at least X words. At least X comments have been made in classmates’ blogs. Each comment is at least X words. | |
| Quality | The writing is clear and easy to understand. Ideas are clearly communicated. Posts and comments include personal connections and are relevant to class content. | |
| Overall | The blog was well constructed and included images and media that relate to, and enhance the presentation of, the blog. |
What do you use blogs for in your classes?
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