Blogging is the modern day communication tool that is fast and effective. It is a convenient way to relay imperative information to a vast number of people. Creating a blog is a smart way to use technology to extend education resources to students and parents. I particularly would use blogging to link my class with another class somewhere else in the world. I think that would be huge learning experience for both myself and my students to share information, post discussion topics and additional educational activities. I would also create a reflective journal type blog to provide some how-to's on using specific technology in the class, by describing how I used the technology in my own class. I think that is it very important for technology to be used to keep the students in tuned with learning and not get bored and loose interest. Creating a blog is another way to engage students learning to writing creatively. It can also serve as a source of communication with parents of elementary school students. Web blogging will definitely be on the top of the list of technologies that I will use in my class room.
It sounds like a good idea to use blogging to link your class with another class somewhere in the world. It sounds like an awesome learning experience!
ReplyDeleteYes, I thought so as well. I am looking forward to the learning experience!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are ready to push technology to the limits! You go girl. I read about classes who were using Skype to communicate with classes from different cultures. I think that would be an amazing experience for everyone involved.
ReplyDeletei really like your perspective on blogging. I think you're right about using this technology to incorporate other students from across the globe. Keep thinking, this is good stuff.
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