There are many online informational tools; however, not all of them are for everyone. You have to take a close look at your situation, purpose and needs. Blogs are often easier to use-- type, click, publish--
23 Questions for Prospective Bloggers – Is a Blog Right for You? by Darren Rowse "Here is a list of 23 questions (written in no particular order except that it is the order they came out of my head in) that you might want to ponder before leaping into blogging."
___________________________________________________________Why should my class blog?
- College classes are going online- we need to prepare students for this instructional venue.
- Blogging is a great alternative to using the school's webpage. It's easier to update/change. Can communicate directly with students and parents. Google will index blogs before websites.
- It's also a great way for parents to be connected to their child's classroom. They can see class assignments, as well as read their child's postings, perhaps gaining new insights about their child.
- Allows for "anytime learning"
- Students know they have an audience other than their teacher, often producing more thoughtful (yes, better) writing.
- Peers can respond to their blogs, providing immediate feedback.
- Provides opportunities for feedback and potential scaffolding of new ideas.
- Blogs offer a way for students to engage in reflective writing on any topic.
- The blog can serve as a natural writing portfolio, visibly displaying writing skill improvement as the year progresses. As a teacher, you can quickly respond at the student's blog, providing immediate feedback not feasible by traditional paper evaluation methods.
- Easy way to keep tabs on student journaling.
- Research has uncovered examples where students who are normally guiet in classes, flourish through electronic writing.
- Blogging can be used as a tool to improve literacy and enhance collaborative learning. (interview with Diane Penrod)
- Good results in student improvement (ELA)
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