blogs. why blogs? one way communication teachers decide what to pass on students are disconnected...
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Blogs
Why blogs?
One way communication
Teachers decide what to pass on
Students are disconnected and not involved
Static website Collaboration
Reflection
Connection
Students become creators
Students have greater responsibility of their learning and how it is displayed
Creates a learning community
Blog
Benefits of blogging
• Provides a real audience beyond the classroom walls
• Editing and rewriting is done naturally• Students develop technological skills• Encourages students to reflect upon their own
opinions, ideas, feelings and interests• Enhances creativity• Develops home/school relationships
Teacher’s roles in Blogging
•Teacher•Parent•Student
Making good comments
• This made me think about…• I wonder why…• This is important because…• You brought up a good point about…• I liked the part about… because…
Social comments versus formative comments
Blog examples
• http://www.room12everglade.blogspot.com/• http://evergladeroom2.blogspot.com/