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Blogging is History: Taking Classroom Discussions Online This is an article about a history teacher that used a blog to facilitate a sort of online book club. His students read a historical novel, __Guerilla Season__, and then used the blog to discuss it. They included parents, another class, and even the author of the book in an on-going discussion.

How to Start a Place Based Blog This is an article from Edutopia on begining blogging in the classroom. It outlines ideas to help keep classroom blogs organized and running smoothly. Very basic ideas, but things you might not think about being new to the technology.

Blog Safe: Avoid Common Web-Publishing Pitfalls This article deals with some concerns I have always had about social networking (including blogs.) It addresses liability that teachers may have when posting their personal beliefs or commenting on those of others. It gives warning, but does not suggest avoiding blogging. The article explain a few dos and don't for teachers that blog. I think this article adequately addresses the image that teachers are supposed to uphold and how to avoid encountering problems relating to your online activities.