Blogging in the Classroom

After reading Ashley Denson's blog and Robin Terry's blog, as well as posting my own blogs this semester, I believe that blogging in classrooms could be a very helpful tool. Blogging is a good way for students to stay in touch with each other and the teacher. The blogs that we have posted in EDM 310 show some of the information we have gained from taking the class. Burping back can be alleviated because students can give opinions and form their own summary of what they learn about certain topics.

Blogging in classrooms provides students with the opportunity to show their knowledge of a subject. Students who are very knowledgeable and creative might give other students ideas on how to develop their own ways of thinking. It is a great way to communicate with each other. When students miss class they can go to the blog to see what they are supposed to be doing. They can keep up with assignments and collaborate with each other on projects. It is a fun way to keep students interested in school and learning.

Although blogging is fun, there are some negative aspects for using blogs in the classroom. Teachers have to be careful not to load the students down with too many assignments. Blogging takes time and if students are looking up information before posting blogs, they can become stressed from lack of time to get all their assignments done. Some students may not take blogging seriously and post things that are inappropriate for the classroom. Some students may not have access to computers outside of school. This hinders them from keeping up with blog posts outside of school.

Blogging can be fun in a classroom. It is a great way for students and teachers to stay in contact outside of school. It provides a means for students to add to what they are learning in the classroom. Teachers have to be careful because blogging can be time consuming for them as well as their students.