xanga

= Xanga =

=== Xanga is a website that hosts weblogs and photologs. It also includes social networking and journaling opportunities. It has a variety of uses and helps students work collaboratively on learning projects. ===

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**SWOT**
__**Strengths:**__
 * Free (for a non-private account)
 * Use of photoblog, videoblog, and audioblog
 * Flagging system to prevent innapropriate usage
 * safety.xanga.com
 * Unlimited design capabilities
 * Students can post messages to friends
 * Can be used for journaling
 * Lesson plans are made available
 * Games and stories are on the site to help engage students

__**Weaknesses:**__
 * When you look through groups and topics, not much is legitimate, collaborative blogging
 * Payment for premium & premium plus subscriptions
 * No music database
 * No forums

__**Opportunities:**__
 * Can create a class or student group and build a community where students can share projects, ideas, and discuss ongoing class topics.
 * Teachers and students can message each other about assignments
 * Excellent source for discussions
 * Motivates learners to share ideas and problem solve together

__**Threats:**__
 * A vast amount of innapropriate blogging posts
 * Chance of cyberbullying
 * Personal information can be stolen

__**Ideas for the classroom:**__
 * Discussions on class novels such as To Kill a Mockingbird
 * Debates on Law Studies and social studies classes
 * Have students write a collaborative poem or essay
 * Help keep parents up to date on classroom news
 * Great opportunity for collaborative learning
 * Students can comment on classmates views