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Free Blogging for the Homeschool Classroom @edublogs.org

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Free Student Blog?

The free version of Edublogs is ideal for homeschools wanting to just try out a blog. This platform is easy to use, safe for children and caters specifically to educators and students. Read on to learn more about the benefits of homeschool blogging!

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Blogging builds confidence in writing.

Classroom blogging can be a bridge for students between the familiar digital world and what is being asked of them in academic world. Students have the opportunity to practice writing and analytical skills that will eventually transfer into more formal writing. It is helpful to familiarize the students with the blog workspace with fun, informal assignments, as they navigate posting photos, writing and creating video content. With daily informal posts, students will build their confidence as writers,  learn about digital literacy and community, which will help prepare them for the higher education environment.

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​Benefits for the educator. ​

Blogging can also be of great benefit to educators. Blogs can simply serve as a focal point for student writing exercises or it can be used as an organizational tool to unite writing exercises, class announcements and assignments in one space or hub with the educator as the Admin of the site.  An entire library of lesson plans can be created, organized, stored and shared with others. It's a great way to streamline communication with your homeschooler or co-op.

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Privacy. You choose who reads your student's blog.

At edublogs, you are in control of who sees your student's blogs. Viewer access can be set to private so that only you and your students can view blog posts. There are five privacy options, ranging from private to public. You can even grant  other homeschool families password access as a way to open opportunity to engage in collaborative learning and community building.

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​You can do it!

At first, it may seem somewhat daunting to integrate blogging into the classroom, however, if you are up for the challenge, the experience can be very rewarding. You might find this free course from edublogs helpful Blogging With Students. Once your blog is established and you find your groove, classroom blogging might be a breeze for subsequent school years. Check out these class blog examples!

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