Tammy+Worcester+-+Blogging


 * Go to the settings in Blogger**
 * Can set up to publish a blog each week
 * Good for spelling words
 * A technology tip of the week


 * Email & Mobile in Settings**
 * People can send emails/texts and they will post to the blog
 * Can be set automatically or with approval
 * For students, you would probably want to moderate their posts
 * When you go on vacation or to conferences, you can send pictures straight to your blog using the email option


 * Student Assignment**
 * Give homework assignment to take a picture of something that represents freedom
 * Students send the picture to the blog
 * Have a class project with these pictures
 * Can approve the pictures


 * Student Response**
 * Have students journal and posts responses
 * In settings, use Comment tab to customize
 * Set the email so that you can moderate directly from the Inbox
 * Students should write their name with their comment


 * Other Features**
 * New features allows you to insert a "Jump Break." This puts in a Read More link for the posts that are longer.
 * Use [] to insert sound into the blog.
 * Can use flickr to embed a slideshow within the blog
 * Upload pdf at [|www.issuu.com] to create a little flip book
 * Use [|www.voki.com] to have a talking avatar in your blog

Ideas
 * Weekly newsletter
 * Sharing student work
 * Spelling lists
 * Blog to share teaching tips and ideas (add Google ads to earn money)
 * Resources for parents or a place for feedback
 * Daily Journal/Reader's response
 * Online debate
 * Gather data using [|www.polldaddy.com]