For those of us who have heard of blogging but never had a real use for it, or need to even know what is was, read on. This researcher falls into that category, but I was happy to be educated on the topic.
First of all, the term 'blog' is actually abbreviated from the word 'web log'. Basically it's an online journal of sorts. People can post all sorts of things about all sorts of things and can include links to websites, other blogs, pictures, and even comments from it's readers who feel compelled to do so.
In the classroom blogging can be very beneficial to the students, parents, and teachers. By posting their own blog about the day's activities or whatever the assignment may be the student can continue to perfect their computer skills, enjoy the assignment, learn from other students by 'doing' and explination, as well as informing their parents (who have internet access) of all they did for that day, week, or term. This is a great way for parents to stay involved which is something all teachers struggle with.
With the proper use of this technology, outlined by the teacher, blogging in the classroom, as well as home, can benefit all involved. As a teacher, I would warn my students about putting all their faith in the blogs they are reading where facts are concerned. Sometimes the line that separates fact from fiction/opinion can become blurry. Also, after reading some random blogs of my own and seeing the content and the comments I would let them know that there is still a right way and wrong way to present the information as well as their comments.
www.elise.com/web/a/what_is_blogging.php
www.sptimes.com/2005/08/09/news_pf/Tampabay/Blogging_classroom_co.shtml
2 comments:
I like how you brought up the fact that parents can stay involved with their kids work at school through blogging. This can be very benefical. Parents are always wanting to know what their kids are learning and teachers want their student's parents to be involved. I do believe that we need to be careful of what we read and believe on blogging sites. Sometimes it is difficult to determine what is fact and what is fiction. We should not always believe what we read.
Hey, first of all I really like the fact that your starting sentence you tried to relate it to your audience. Therefore, drawing them in. I also agree with you that people shouldnt put all their trust in the blogs when dealing with facts. Since sometimes the author of the blogs could be unkown. We need to know the difference between fiction and opinions.
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