I believe that classroom blogs are the present and future for students who have trouble with handwritten journaling. In a blog students are able to express themselves whereas using pencil and paper they may be more reticent. The keyboard and ability to post their thoughts quickly allows them a greater sense of accomplishment and freedom. Perhaps one of the more interesting reasons for blogs is because students can get instantaneous feedback from their peers and others.
One of the websites that talks a great deal about how the blog can influence your classroom is David Warlick's . On his 2cents worth website he goes on to explain how educators can interact within blogs and learn new skills technology wise. He also shows how these educators can become very savvy in relation to their students needs and providing information for their parents. Educators can also talk back and forth with each other allowing for an interchange of ideas.
You are so right, I think blogging is great once you get the hang of it. People do not use papaer and pencils anymore. Thechnology is everywhere you look, and it has made it possible for people to communicate in an instant.
ReplyDeleteBecky I agree with Rita. Blogging is the in thing. I really think students will like it over pen and paper once they get the hang of it as I am now trying to do. What student doesn't want to be on the computer now a days?
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