Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Webpages v. Blogs
The main difference that I have found between a traditional website and blog is participation. A traditional website provides the viewer with information about a topic. It is a one way street so to speak. The website is a place for information, but lacks any element of conversation. A blog provides a space on the internet where individuals can have their own website about a topic or topics where others can access, but the main difference is that a blog is interactive, allowing multiple people to comment and add information. Participants in a blog can make comments intended for the owner of the blog, for other posters, or simply to give basic information. These comments help create an ongoing conversation that a traditional website does not allow for.
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Well said! How do you see yourself using them with your later elementary aged students? If you are interested, I have placed a link on the Communicate tab to a K-8 blogging resource that is very easy to use. It's secure, too. Interested in hearing your thoughts about the site.
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