Blog2iPhone

=Blog2iPhone= Blog2iPhone is a new service that allows you to put code into your blog that creates an iPhone-friendly version of your blog. This will increase visibility of your blog and make it more accessible to readers. It was stated that over 140 million people use iPhones and this number is sure to continue to increase. =D

Blog2iPhone is a free service and allows members to join simply by singing up with an email account.

Resource Links
Review on Killerstartups Review on iPhoneOverdose

SWOT
Strengths:
 * It's free.
 * Only requires simply registration process.
 * It's fairly easy to use. Simply copy and paste code into heading of your blog.
 * There are different templates to choose from that will give your blog a unique look on the iPhone.
 * Website shows you what your blog will look like on a "life-sized iPhone."
 * Nothing for users to do other than to access your site.

Weaknesses:
 * No other features at this point.
 * Website is a beta site and doesn't seem to have much activity since 2008.
 * Only useful for the iPhone

Opportunities:
 * Provides an additional way for students to access a blog.
 * Increases traffic to a blog.

Threats:
 * Makes a blog even more accessible to the world so students must have an understanding of their audience and the need to protect themselves.

IDEAS FOR THE CLASSROOM
designer-case.com
 * Students can read and post comments on blogs directly from their iPhones.
 * Increase the use of iPads in the classroom.
 * Parents have easier access to students' work.
 * Students can respond to one anothers' blogs through using this system.
 * Collaborate with students across the country and world.
 * Students can use Blog2Iphone on field trips and be required to blog about their experience and what they learned as a project. (D. Wenger)