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LIVE INSPIRED. LIVE TO LEARN. Maryville Blogs. What we’re going to cover. What is a blog? What can I do with a blog? How to get started Blog usability tips Q & A. What is a blog. Web + Log = Blog
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LIVE INSPIRED LIVE TO LEARN Maryville Blogs
What we’re going to cover MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY What is a blog? What can I do with a blog? How to get started Blog usability tips Q & A
What is a blog MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY Web + Log = Blog A blog is a website where entries are made in journal style and displayed in a reverse chronological order. Blogs often provide commentary or news on a particular subject, such as food, politics, or local news; some function as more personal online diaries. A typical blog combines text, images, and links to other blogs, web pages, and other media related to its topic. The ability for readers to leave comments in an interactive format is an important part of most early blogs. http://www.sussexlearningnetwork.org.uk There is no need to define 'blog.' I doubt there ever was such a call to define 'newspaper' or 'television' or 'radio' or 'book' -- or, for that matter, 'telephone' or 'instant messenger.' A blog is merely a tool that lets you do anything from change the world to share your shopping list. ….Blogs are whatever we make them. Defining 'blog' is a fool's errand.“ - Jeff Jarvis, the veteran print journalist and prominent blogger behind BuzzMachinehttp://www.ojr.org/ojr/stories/050929/
What can I do with a blog? MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY Personal blog: Political opinions Build reputation Personal reflection Collaboration/Draft sites
What can I do with a blog? MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY Department blog: Disseminate information Collect feedback
What can I do with a blog? MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY Project blogs: Disseminate information Collect feedback
What can I do with a blog? MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY Newsletters and online Magazines: Blogs don’t have to look like blogs!
What can I do with a blog? MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY
What can I do with a blog? MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY Maryville University Staff members share information about their departments Faculty members use them to share ideas and engage students Students blog about campus life, overseas experiences, athletic activities Alumni discuss careers, political views, expertise an a field Maryville University is using blogs to demonstrate how these individual voices come together to present a richer portrait of university life.
Getting Started MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY
Blog Usability Tips MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY Pick a topic Allow readers to contact you Be yourself Encourage comments Include an ‘about’ page Link abundantly Offer related articles Post regularly
Q & A MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY Thank You. What questions do you have?