Top Ten Blogging Tips

1. Do: Keep everything legible, using appropriate fonts and contrasting colors. 
2. Don't: Put too much on the page and avoid overcrowding. 
3. Do: Provide a place for students to download assignments they may have missed.
4. Don't: Share personal information on the blog (use it only for the class). 
5. Do: Limit the blog's availability so that only students, parents, and coworkers can access the information. 
6. Do: Keep the language and style professional and avoid silliness.
7. Do: Provide a way for students and parents to offer feedback. 
8. Don't: Share any student's work without his/her permission. 
9. Do: Keep an archive of past posts so that the information is not lost. 
10. Don't: Post anything of vital importance on the blog without either also sharing that information in class or remaining students to check the blog.