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Weblogging (Blogging)

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In short, a weblog, or more commonly, a blog, is a frequently updated publication of thoughts and comments in the form of a website. The activity of updating a blog is known as "blogging". A blog site has journal-type entries displayed in reverse chronological order.

Most people use a blog as:

• A journal or diary, where content is added or updated regularly.
• A static website, where changes are not made regularly, but can be easily made, without have to knowing the nitty-gritty of website design. A blog typically has a simplistic way of adding (and modifying) content, which makes it ideal for general users and quick updates.

Blogging at Ryerson

Currently, Ryerson has blog.ryerson.ca, running Wordpress Multisite, for courses and administrative purposes. The DMP can accommodate various needs and ways of using blogs for teaching and learning.

How is it being used in a course?

A faculty member may request a class blog where all students in the course access one blog; or request one blog for each student in the course, with one class blog that aggregates all class member blogs. The blog may be a venue for reflective writing on a concept taught in the course, and it may be a reflection on a student's learning experience throughout university years. In collaboration with faculty members, the DMP is exploring of using Wordpress for student ePortfolios.

To learn more about Worpress Multisite at Ryerson, or to request a blog, visit http://blog.ryerson.ca/