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 * Blogs to Inspire Writing

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If you do NOT have a Blogger (Google) account start by [|clicking here].

A Quick Tutorial**



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[|Blogger Quick Start Guide]

Once you have created a post you have the ability to edit the contents of that post. [|Click here] to learn how to edit your blog posts.
 * How Do I Edit My Posts**

When using a blog as part of your classroom activities, one of the most important features for you to enable is "Comment Moderation". This allows you, as the teacher, to preview and approve any comments made by your students BEFORE they go live on your blog. The will help you prevent inappropriate comments and/or "cyberbullying" incidents. [|Click here] to learn how to enable the comment moderation feautres of your blog. **IMPORTANT NOTE:** With comment moderation turned on you have the ability to Approve or Reject a comment made to your blog **BUT** users do not have the ability to edit the comments they have made.
 * Comment Moderation**

Once you have mastered adding posts to your blog and moderating the comments you may want to add some expanded functionality and "glitz" to your class blog. [|Click here] to learn how to customize the layout and add Google widgets to your blog.
 * Customizing Your Blog**

As you begin to explore blogs for writing you may wonder how can I utilize a blog with my students. The following document will give you a place to start in imagining the possibilities for blogs and your students.
 * Using Blogs in the Classroom**



[|Wilder - Tanya Friessen] [|Newton - Jill Mack] [|Twain - Kevin Watanabe] [|Arapahoe - Anne Smith] [|Options - Student Art Blogs] [|Other LPS Blog Samples]
 * Teacher Blog Examples**