This is an update version of The 100 Edublogs Themes Separated Into Categories To Make Choosing Your Next Theme Easier post!
Given there are 100 Edublogs themes to choose from ranging from those that can’t be altered to themes that are “extremely customizable” you can spend considerable time testing themes to find the “perfect theme”.
So to [...]
Updated: 100 Edublogs Themes Review To Make Choosing Your Next Theme Easier
Edublogs Award 2009 Now Open For Nominations!
Looking to thank your favorite bloggers?
Here’s your opportunity!
Nominations for the Edublog Awards 2009 are now open!
And best of all this year we have new categories including my favorite Best Student blog…
So students, teachers, class bloggers (and everyone) start nominating your favorite blogger(s) and web sites — we’re all looking forward to learning about great blogs!
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How To Moderate All Comments and Posts On Student Blogs
I’m frequently asked ‘how to moderate all posts and comments on student blogs so that nothing is published until approved by a teacher’ because there are situations where it’s necessary.
I’ll tell you how to do it below – but first it’s important to mention educators have differing opinions on moderation and use two main approaches:
Students [...]
How To Set Up ‘Alerts’ To Monitor Conversations!
An important part of my daily blogging routine is monitoring mentions of me or my blogs on the Internet.
Yes sounds very vain! And this is why bloggers normally refer to this as ‘Vanity Alerts.’
I’ll tell you how I do it below — but first let’s talk about why it’s a common blogging practice.
How Vanity Alerts [...]
Tips For Measuring Post Success: Part 1 Bookmarking
Analyzing blog metrics always gives me a headache!
But as a blogger it’s important to know ‘Is the content you’re providing is fulfilling your readers needs?”
Metrics provide you with insights into how your readers are interacting with your content and the type of content that interests them.
Trouble is there’s numerous metrics you can use, each [...]
Managing Students on Blogs…What Role Do You Assign Students?
I’ve been asked a lot lately about ‘roles of users’ and what role should you assign student users on blogs.
Unfortunately there isn’t a simple answer because it’s a balance between:
How much responsibility you’re comfortable with assigning your students
School and District guidelines
Providing them with an environment that’s motivating
So I’ve decided to explain the different user roles [...]
Announcing The Winners Of The “Share your tips–and win BIG!” Competition!
It’s time to announce the winners of “Share your tips–and win BIG!” and a big thanks to everyone who entered.
Here’s the winners with a brief summary of why they won:
Gail Desler has extensive experience in both student blogging and supporting others educators in the use of blogs with their students. She submitted three posts for [...]
I’m Up A Creek Without A Paddle…Can You Assist?
Sorry!
I really tried to come up with an idea for this post but I’m totally stuck!
Every blogger knows that feeling. Especially new bloggers.
Can you help us out by sharing your secrets?
Where do you get your ideas for blog posts from?
What are your thoughts on how often a blogger should write posts? And why?
What are [...]


