Interested in finding out why you can be blogging with your students? Already convinced and ready to use a blog? Don’t know where to start? Need a guide about what platform to consider and the logistics of setting up a classroom blog or individual student blogs? Prepare your students with lessons on internet safety, digital footprint, blogging and commenting etiquette. Learn about blogging as a hyperlinked writing genre. Get tips and resources on connecting your classroom blog with others around the world for collaborative and connected learning. This presentation will get you ready to take the plunge.