PART 1 - Find three blogs in your current job and/or anticipated career field. (Two ways to search blog, if you haven't done so before is to use: Google Blog Search and Technorati). You can search for Blogs or Posts about a particular topic.
On the class wiki:
- list the name and URL of the blogs
- describe "how" each of these blogs are being used and what makes these blogs "successful" or "work"
- indicate if the blog was a moderated blog or not
| Blog Name |
Blog URL |
How Is It Being Used? What Makes It Successful? |
Moderated? Yes or No.
|
The Wired Campus
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http://chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/
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- This blog contains a mix of podcasted material as well as written articles on a variety of topics related to technology in education.
- This blog is published by a staff member at the Chronicle of Higher Education on the Chronicle's website. The visibility and association with such a well known and respected name has certainly contributed to its success.
- The author posts regularly (sometimes daily), thus giving readers reason to come back regularly and "build a habit" of visiting his blog.
- The author typically posts in relatively small blocks (10 minutes of reading or less, including perusing related links) of pertinent information. This gives the reader "bang for the buck" so to speak and again, encourages repeat visits.
|
No
|
Eric Stoller's Blog
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http://ericstoller.com/blog/
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- This blog contains a tight focus on student services and technology in higher education.
- This blog is published by a recognized educational professional (visibility).
- The posts, while not daily or even necessarily weekly, are extremely well written and insightful and make excellent use of graphics and video, keeping the interest of the reader.
- The author has authority on the subject based on a history of experience. Online searches show common acceptance of his knowledge by peers.
|
No
|
Social Media in Higher Education
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http://blog.reyjunco.com/
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- Published by a professor with a history of talks and presentations, this blog focuses on practical use of social media in higher education.
- Excellent use of video and detailed links and excellent practical information make this blog interesting reading.
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No
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