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Blogs are becoming increasingly popular among teachers. They are a great tools for teachers seeking support. One can find blog topics that range from perspectives on education policy and curriculum issues to effective classroom management tips and personal survival strategies. They provide a great means to reflect on one's professional practice as well as a tool for problem-solving.“For the newbie, terms such as blog or wiki can seem nearly indistinguishable from ordinary slang (see the “Glossary for Bloggers” list). However, blogs are becoming increasingly common on the Internet, in schools, and in society in general. For instance, the word blog itself was recently touted on CNN as the #1 word of the year in 2004, and the term has even made its way into the Oxford English dictionary. Nevertheless, many people still wonder: just what exactly is a blog?