In the previous post, I put in a plug for using ClustrMaps so your students know they have the world watching/reading/judging what they produce.  I am not paid to endorse the ClustrMap widget, I just think it is a simple and effective tool to use on a blog. There are other “hit maps” out there.  I think my new favorite may be Revolver Maps, which features a spinning globe and live hits.

Ok, so I know hit maps are nothing new for those of you who have been visiting blogs regularly, but here is a brief slide show that shows how my 8th Period AP Environmental Science class blog grew a global audience during the 2009-2010 school year.  I think it is neat to see their audience grow month by month…

*Since this space is too small to see the hit maps clearly, I recommend you click “view on slideshare” in the bottom right corner for better viewing.