Blogs

Why blogs?

One way communication

Teachers decide what to pass on

Students are disconnected and not involved

Static website Collaboration

Reflection

Connection

Students become creators

Students have greater responsibility of their learning and how it is displayed

Creates a learning community

Blog

Benefits of blogging

• Provides a real audience beyond the classroom walls

• Editing and rewriting is done naturally• Students develop technological skills• Encourages students to reflect upon their own

opinions, ideas, feelings and interests• Enhances creativity• Develops home/school relationships

Teacher’s roles in Blogging

•Teacher•Parent•Student

Making good comments

• This made me think about…• I wonder why…• This is important because…• You brought up a good point about…• I liked the part about… because…

Social comments versus formative comments

Blog examples

• http://www.room12everglade.blogspot.com/• http://evergladeroom2.blogspot.com/