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Blog

Short for "Web Log"

Easily created, easily updatable Website that allows author (or authors) to publish instantly to the Internet from any Internet connection.

Informal, personal diary.

Commentary or opinion about a specific topic.

Totally FREE!

Pictures, audio and even video clips can be incorporated.

Interactive. Allows pastors, teachers, youth directors to begin conversations or add to information previously published on the blog.

The most widely adopted tool of the read/write Web.

Sign up for blog: http://www.blogger.com/start

Other blogs:

Practical application of a Blog:

Imagine your confirmation program as a Blog!

Supports different learning styles. Those reticent to participate in class might be more willing to share ideas in writing.

Everyone's ideas have equal voice.

Students take ownership.

Example of blog on church website

Can function as an inexpensive website!

Example: http://higginslakebaptistchurch.com

 

Helpful hints:

To hide the NavBar at the top of a Blogger page:


In the Blogger Dashboard, click "Change Settings."


Click "Template" tab.


Scroll down until you find this tag:

<style type="text/css">


Copy and insert this code after the >


#b-navbar { height:0px; visibility:hidden; display:none }


Click "Save template changes"

 To remove the "Next Blog" box in the  Blogger NavBar:

In the Blogger Dashboard, click "Change Settings."

Click "Template" tab.

Scroll down until you find this tag:

<body>

In front of it type: <noembed>

After it type: </noembed=>

Click "Save template changes"

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