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Blogs are easy to use web-based applications that organize and display your text, image, or media entries as separate chronological entities and then automatically archive them according to month. Visitors may post comments to your entries. A single blog can be authored by an individual or a group. "Bloggers" tend to use them to chronicle experiences, research, reflections, or opinions abouta particular topic.

Is a blog right for me? Blogs allow both communication and collaboration -- but so do tools such as Discussion Forums, Wikis, and others. Although they share similarities, there are also significant differences. Not sure which tool is the best for your needs? Please contact learningtools@umd.edu for suggestions or consultation.

Wordpress or Campus Pack Blog? Two kinds of blog applications are supported by the Learning Technologies group:

• Campus Pack, which is integrated with ELMS, and
• Wordpress, which is a stand-alone application.

Not sure which tool is best for your needs? Please contact learningtools@umd.edu for suggestions/consultation.

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