TeachersFirst: Gated Blogs for the Classroom

As I searched the web for useful sites on this topic I came across one I thought was extremely helpful for first time bloggers. Here is the website http://www.teachersfirst.com/content/blog/openingdoorsblog.cfm. It gives step by step instructions on how to set up a blog and it also gives examples of other teachers blogs as a reference. This website lets teachers know all the rules, guidelines, and concerns of using a blog with their students. Another thing this website offers is a link to Think.com, this link is designed for teachers to collaborate project ideas with each other. I found that the most useful thing about this website is the use of Gaggle. Gaggle is a safe email and blog tool for schools. Their content filters block objectionable content and creates complete control over who can post and view blogs.