Web standards and guidelines

How do I write a blog or make a podcast?

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What is a blog?

A blog (or weblog) is an easy way for teachers and students to publish anything on the web: text, images, audio or video. Whatever it is you want to publish live online can get there in one click by using this online publishing tool - no ICT technicians, no computer code to write, no software to download.

A blog also invites conversations with others by providing the possibility to comment on each post made by the author.

Check out the guides below to blogging on the ICT in Education and MFLE websites.

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Blogging

What is a weblog? Who are bloggers? What is all the fuss about? Find out more about the art of communicating through a blog and its potential benefits in education.

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Blogging in modern languages

Using a blog could change the way students use, and think about, foreign languages.

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What is a podcast?

Podcasts are broadcasts that you can play on your iPod (or other mp3 player), hence the name. They have a special piece of code attached which allows you to subscribe to them. You can listen to them by clicking a link online or get them delivered automatically to play on your PC or Mac every time there is a new show.

Check out the guides below to podcasting on the ICT in Education and MFLE websites.