Project 252

Edublogs

EdTech Tool Name:	Edublogs
Bref Description:	An application of Wordpress designed for educators and their students.
Type of EdTech Tool:	Web (access through web browser)
Website/Weblinks:	http://edublogs.org/
EdTech Tool Usage Keywords:	Blogging, portfolio, journal, presentation, reconstructing ideas,
EdTech Tool Uses:	The pro version, about $33 allows classes to be set up with great moderation tools. Lots of applications for teachers and learners.
Education Level(s):	Primary (Senior) Post-Primary (Junior) Post-Primary (Senior) Post-Primary (SEN) Third Level/Higher Education Other: For Post-Primary SEN it could be a great application for recording class work for the new Junior Cycle Level 2 Learning Programmes
Academic Subjects:	All really, I found it brilliant for History in the Junior Cycle.
EdTech Tool Pricing Structure:	Free with restrictions, can be unlocked with payment Other: Various levels of pricing but 1 teacher and 30 students is about $33.
Further info:	A project from Portmarnock Community School: http://portmarnockcs.edublogs.org/
Comment:	Hard work at the start then becomes "easy"