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=**Useful Blogging Tools for Teachers **=


 * EDUBLOGS =>Another blogging platform made just for educators, this service is based on Word Press, so comes with all the features of Word Press. Another benefit of Edublogs is the short and simple URLs for the blogs that make it easy to share with parents. **
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 * LIVEJOURNAL =>In addition to providing a blog, Live Journal also makes it easy to create a social network through the blogs. This might work great for your class if all the students will have their own blog as well. **
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 * CLASS BLOGMEISTER =>Created as a blogging platform specifically for educators, this free service will get you and your students blogging in no time. An added bonus to this service is that it is rarely blocked by school filters due to it’s specific safety features. **
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 * WORDPRESS =>Get a free blog with Word Press and you will also have access to plenty of tools such as spell check, integrated stats tracker, and spam protection. This is one of the more popular blogging platforms. **
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 * TYPEPAD =>Type Pad lets you select from thousands of designs and has lots of widgets, custom banners, and more. However, this service is not free. You can take advantage of a free trial before you decide to pay the low monthly fee or annual subscription, though. **
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 * MOVEABLE TYPE =>Another free blog publisher, Moveable Type offers many of the same features as the others with a spam blocker, templates, and more. **
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 * THINGAMABLOG =>All you need to get started with this blog platform is FTP, SFTP, or access to a server. The setup wizard will guide you through the steps of getting your blog in place. **
 * http://www.thingamablog.com/ **