Blogging
A blog is a type of website, usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order. "Blog" can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog.
How can blogs be used in elementary classrooms?
One teacher leads a discussion about how to effectively use blogs in elementary classrooms. He feared that his students were just having a conversation with themselves electronically, he was seeking other ways to incorporate blogs into his classroom. There were many ideas; current events, having students develop expertise and personal interest, record math or science written explanations, learn how to comment on other students work, and also the teachers get the opportunity to experiment with blogs. I learned that blogs can be used for a number of things, they are a great alternative to using Microsoft word. When students have their own blog they can add work with pride to their personalized blog page.
What is the best way to address this issue: class webpage or blog?
Most people who responded suggested that the teacher have a class webpage and link student blogs to this. Apparently class web pages can look "unprofessional" and blogs have a specific format making them appear organized. I really liked the straight forward response, "Use a wiki if lots of teachers and lots of students need to post information. Use a blog if one teacher or one student needs to post information. Use Google Sites for individual teacher pages." I liked this response because it gives the classroom plenty of options and fulfills everyone's needs. I agree that teachers should have a class webpage and student blogs.
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