BLOGGING

Blogging in education is a wonderful tool. A great reason why Blogs are so useful in the classroom is because students can virtually use them at anytime as long as they are using an Internet-enabled computer. This really helps teachers extend boundaries beyond the classroom by using technology. Anyone can own a blog and quickly self-publish text, artwork, links, or other content so others can view it through the Web. Because Blogs are so easy to use, most Blog owners post frequently about almost anything. They can be used in the classroom as diary or journal entries, ways for students to find external links posted by the teacher, or ways for students to comment on a specific topic covered in class. Blogging is a creative way for teachers and students to learn about one another, and hundreds of different topics. Blogs have been around for years now, but have recently gained much popularity in the classroom.

In summary, blogs enable us to provide a forum for discussion that goes beyond coursework to include culture, politics, and other areas of personal exploration. Students often learn as much from each other as from instructors or textbooks, and blogs offer another mechanism for peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and acquisition. Here is a link to follow for further exploration of Blogs. It is the Blog I use in my classroom to better my students' education.

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