Blogging is on-line journaling that users can make either public for anyone to see. Blogging is picking up in popularity and usage as the years go on. There are many free blog sites available for people to use that require nothing more than an email address to sign up. Much like this class, teachers are beginning to integrate blogging into their lesson plans to give students a place to share their ideas. Reading the threads I learned that many teachers are worried about students posting inappropriate content on their page, or comments on other students pages, but most find that students respect the parameters set up for them. I think I would worry about that too, especially wanting to teach high school, but you could incorporate that into teaching them about freedom of speech.
Blogging can be used in a variety of ways in the classroom. If it's an English class, teacher's can use Blogs as a place for students to practice their writing, whether it's for a creative writing assignment or answering specific questions. History teachers can have students reflect on current events and how they tie in to the past. Math teachers can have students write creative word problems, and the students could answer in the comment section. If students are familiar with additional tools on Blogger, like embedding, assignments can get even more creative and educational. As long as both teachers and students are aware of proper etiquette, it is a great opportunity to do something besides a traditional paper, etc.
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I think I would worry about the same thing! It's good to hear that most teachers feel their kids respect the boundaries that are set up for them though... I suppose most of them probably realize their teacher can see their posts as well. : )
ReplyDeleteWow great information Becca. It really important now for teachers to be aware and limit what students post due to technology advancements and also that for the most part parents don't monitor their kids as well these days.
ReplyDeleteAmador, why do I get the feeling you're making fun of me when you say "wow great info"? Although I am impressed that your sarcasm can seep through a computer screen.
ReplyDeleteI liked your post on blogging. This is my first aspect of using it in this class. I would like to see more teachers using this technology. It would allow me as a parent to be more involved in my daughters progress in school.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if there are any types of filters developed yet for classroom blog use? Before this class, I'd never created a blog and now I know that I will more than likely be using in my classrooms in the future
ReplyDeleteThis is my first experience blogging and I have to say that I like it! I most likely would have never looked into blogging if it wasn't a class requirement, but I'm glad it was! I think it would be a good idea to have a class blog for any grade level! I am going to have one for my class!
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