What is a blog? Blog is short for "weblog" and is an online facility similar to keeping a diary or journal. Entries in a blog are called ‘posts’ and these are displayed in chronological order. A blog can have one or multiple authors and readers of the blog may be allowed to make comments. Where can I find blogs? Blog directories: • www.blogwise.com • www.globeofblogs.com • www.technorati.com • www.blogpulse.com What types of blog are there? How do I set up a blog? 1. Choose a hosting facility: • www.blogger.com • www.bloglines.com 2. Create an account 3. Give your blog a name 4. Write your first post 5. Tell people about your blog Blogs Learning Technologies Support Service – ltss@ucl.ac.uk – http://www.ucl.ac.uk/learningtechnology Blog search engine: • blogsearch.google.com Collaborative – many authors • News items • Support an event or community • Online magazine • Digital storytelling • Research projects • Document field trips Personal – one author • Online diary • Travel log • Pet blogs -www.bloggingcat.com • Celebrity blogs -www.jamieoliver.com • Political blogs