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Penzu is a website which allows users to create and write in online journals and diaries with no storage limit and is available anywhere from any computer with no syncing or online backups. It's like writing on notebook paper, but it's online. Penzu allows users to upload photos, change text and color, share, print, and save online entries, plus, it uses military grade encryption along with 256 SSL encryption to protect your online entries. Penzu accounts are free, but Penzu Pro costs $19 per year. Penzu has apps available on iPad, iPhone, Droid, BlackBerry, and Google Chrome for those times when you're not near a computer. Here's a brief video explaining why you should use Penzu
 * What is Penzu?**

Penzu Classroom is the educator's version of Penzu that allows teachers to create classroom journals, manage students, grade and comment directly on journal entries, and create and send assignments. This version of Penzu costs $49/year. Check with your school administrator about a site license to pay for your subscription.
 * What is Penzu Classroom?**

Purdue University has conducted case studies on the use of Penzu in the classroom. They have also created possible lesson plans for use at all grade levels and across content areas, and have suggested strategic uses of Penzu for Business and Industry. Purdue University provides a rationale for the educational value of Penzu, information about how Penzu donates to charities which promote literacy, and how Penzu is used internationally.
 * Rationale for using Penzu**

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 * What are the personal benefits of using Penzu?**
 * relieves stress when you get your thoughts out of your head and on 'paper'
 * numerous studies have proven that journaling can improve immune functions
 * journaling helps boost working memory and helps people cope with trauma


 * Check out what others are saying about Penzu**
 * cnet: Forget Google Docs**
 * ZDNet: The Value of Collecting Your Thoughts Online**

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 * How can I use Penzu in my classroom?**

Sign up for a free account. Here's a link to a tutorial, showing you how to use Penzu.
 * How can I get started?**