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Blogs By Discipline- I think its helpful to see how other educators are using their blogs. This site has a boat load of them listed out by discipline. Find yours and see what others are doing. [|7 Reasons Teachers Should Blog]-Still not convinced? Check out this excellent post from my friend [|Steve] on why teachers, especially should blog. (His post on the reasons teachers don't blog is worth a [|read] too.) [|Blogging Secrets]-Richard has a very, very popular blog. People ask him all the time on how to get their blog as popular as his. He gives great advice. While we disagree in some areas the advice is still solid and worth a read. [|Getting To Know Your Blog]-This is a wonderful post that lays it all out there. Everything you need to know to get started and do more with your blog, no matter the platform you use. [|Using Blogs As A Part Of Your Personal Learning Network]-Blogs are a great way to keep your finger on the pulse in your area or in education in general. Find out how by reading this post.

On to the Blogging In The Classroom resources: [|The Best Sources For Advice On Classroom Blogging]-This is my go-to source for everything classroom blogging related because it is updated constantly. Lots of great links to other sites and good information too. [|Student Blogging Guidelines]-If/When you get started with blogs with students you are gonna want some ground rules. This post goes through some simple guidelines you can use with your students. [|Student Blogging Resources]-There is more to consider than just the rules in your classroom. Your district might also have rules that you have to follow or forms you will need to send home. This site has sample permission forms, and examples of how blogs are used in the classroom. Teaching Commenting Skills-One of the powerful parts of blogs are the comments. But kids might need help in getting theirs just right. This page, from an experienced classroom blogger walks you and your student through the process of learning how to comment, the right way. Comments4Kids-Kids commenting on each other posts are great. But when they get those comments from people they dont know from another part of the world, thats just awesome. Comments4Kids is a great way to make that happen. [|15 Topics For Your School Blog]-Just some ideas to get you started.