A number of factors need to be considered before blogging your course content or recording class activities using a free online blog.

Security, privacy, copyright, digital rights management, currency of resources, peer review and many other topics need to be considered when it comes to using blogs in an educational setting. Many organisations have policies which dictate the publication process, both in print and electronic form.

It is a good idea to carefully consider WHY you are considering using a blog as a tool for teaching, learning or for any other reason - personal or professional. The type of blog selected will come about when you or your organisation consider WHAT blog to use and how to identify yourself as a primary author or community author.

Consult with your learners, your manager and your organisation as to HOW relevant policies govern the use of your blogs for educational purpose. This may assist you to avoid the issues which may arise from publication of material which may be deemed contentious or inflammatory.