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== Taihape Cluster iTips '11 Session One - Thursday 31st March 2011 == media type="custom" key="8891656"

Our Sample Blog - http://ewindows.edublogs.org/

Edublogs - http://edublogs.org/
My blogging platform of choice. I use Edublogs for my personal blog, and for all of my students blogs.

**Blogger - www.blogger.com/ **
This is a Google Site which links with you gmail account. It is easy to use and a good option.

Wordpress - http://wordpress.com/
For serious bloggers who want the best, however not what I would recommend for working with kids.

Links for Teachers Blogging:
===Where To Start With Wikis and Blogs - http://wheretostartwithwikisandblogs.wikispaces.com/ === A great site for beginners who are just starting out.

Bling For Your Blog by Allanah K - http://bling4yrblog.blogspot.com/
If you are interested in using Blogger as your blogging platform this is the place to go.

Creating eWindows by Marama Stewart - https://www.creatingewindows.com
A directory of links for starting out with using Edublogs as well as lots of other tips and how to videos for adding other Web2.0 tools.

The Edublogs Teacher Challenge run by Miss W. - http://teacherchallenge.edublogs.org/
A great site and information for beginning TEACHER bloggers with fun challenges to help you on your way.

The Student Blogging Challenge run by Miss W. - http://studentchallenge.edublogs.org/
An fantastic challenge specifically designed for student and class bloggers, to get them started and allow them to meet in a safe environment.