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One of the reasons that I frequently hear given for not updating classroom or school blogs on a regular basis is "it takes too much time." If you're not in the habit of writing blog posts on a regular schedule it can take a lot of energy to get the blogging ball rolling. One way that you can get that ball rolling every time you sit down to write is to use a template. 
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Are you thinking about starting a blog in 2018? If you are, here are my recommendations based on more than a decade of daily blogging.
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A list of handy resources for making your blog or Twitter feed look great, at absolutely no cost.
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February 11, 2017 8:21 AM
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February 11, 2017 10:20 AM
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In 2015 I was attending a training program called Women in Leadership. The series went over several days and before courses began one day, I was reading the agenda and noticed a session entitled, “Joys of Journaling and Benefits of Blogging.” The joys of journaling made sense, most of us have heard about the importance of journaling.
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One of the most frequently cited reasons for discontinuing a blog that I hear is "I don't have anything to write about." Said another way, "I've run out of ideas." Keeping your blog fresh does require coming up with a lot of blog posts topics.
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Ronnie Burt, Sue Waters and Kathleen Morris write: "Want your students to write more in your class? Looking for prompts or ideas for student blog posts? You are in luck! This post aims to get your creative juices flowing with over 100 ideas and examples..." Via Mary Reilley Clark
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January 19, 2018 9:50 PM
Ah, the power of blogging! I read over 100 blogs thanks to the Feedly app. Right after I read this article, a teacher emailed me to ask if I could help her students create blogs--and figure out a reason for them to use them! Didn't I look like a genius when I suggested we use the types of blog posts from Ronnie, Sue and Kathleen's article and write blogs about the novel her students were reading?
This project has since morphed into a grade-level one. All 7th graders are reading the novel Tangerine as part of our new language arts curriculum. Each blog post students write has to relate to something in the novel. (There's something for everyone in this book--bullying, environmental issues, inequity in education, prejudice, sports, etc.) So, everyone is blogging and everyone is reading and commenting on other students' blogs. Most students are used to sharing work with their classmates, but now they will share with all students in their grade!
I used this presentation to introduce the types of posts they'd be writing. I encouraged teachers to customize: give students a choice of 6-8 types of posts, limit post length, etc. I was able to get them brainstorming by asking for examples from Hatchet, a novel most of them had read in 6th grade. They were very enthusiastic! A journal post from the perspective of the moose Brian encounters? Or a sales post for a plane, slightly used and maybe moldy? A curation post on how to determine which foods in the wilderness are safe to eat? We also looked at blogs on topics that might interest them and talked about how to find and follow them.
After the presentation all students signed up for Blogger and created their blogs. We wanted a standard format for the blog addresses, so one student demonstrated on our interactive board as everyone followed along. Next up, they write, they customize their theme, they find images that are free to use and share, etc. I can't wait to see the results! And I am happy to say that several students immediately thought of ideas for personal blogs. And all this happened because I read blogs:)
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Why & How to Launch Your Own Blog
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You may think blog writing is easy. You just sit at a computer, pick a topic and write. But for a successful business or promotional blog, there are some key steps you can take to ensure your information is organized and readers keep coming back for more.
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Epic copywriting is an integral part of driving traffic and making conversions. Smashing Magazine even states that “it’s not how can you become a world-class copywriter in a short period of time if you have only minimal experience? It took me 10 years to improve, figuring out these techniques. By practicing them, you’ll be able to improve a lot faster.... Via Jeff Domansky, Mark E. Deschaine, PhD
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January 7, 2017 10:50 AM
Neil Patel shares epic copywriting tips. Basics nicely captured for newbies.
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Writing isn’t a talent—it’s a skill. A skill you can develop, refine, and improve. Via Jeff Domansky, massimo facchinetti, Mark E. Deschaine, PhD
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November 9, 2016 8:17 PM
Not a professional writer or blogger? Neil Patel shares practical tips to help improve your copywriting. 
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November 10, 2016 12:56 PM
Another great guide to reference for the future! Awesome share for the team or newbie bloggers ;-)
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