Here are two examples of blogs group members and I have done in another course. I think blogs are an excellent way to incorporate technology into the classroom. As you can see, using this medium allows teachers to present a whole unit of information such as with the frog blog to students who can view it at any time to participate in reading, writing, science, art and other fun activities the teacher has provided.
The second example below would be more like something a student would hand in to a teacher. Information gathered about a specific subject can be presented through videos, pictures, write ups as well as additional links from sources and interactive sections such as polls. Teachers are able to check sources through links provided and assess the student based on what the student has presented. Students can work on such projects like these from any location at any time.
Blogs can be a formal or relaxed way of communicating between students and teachers, depending on the nature of the assignment. They can also be set up as a communication tool in which assignment outlines, rubrics and due dates can be posted and students can ask teachers questions about what they are working on. Class blogs can also be set up where parents can communicate as well with the teachers. Blogs can be open or closed, so people concerned about privacy can arrange their settings according to their wishes.
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