BP2_20091101_Blogs in Education

Blogs can be a great tool for education. I have been talking with teachers at my school on how they implement blogs into their instruction. Teachers at my school are using blogs to have students write journals on certain subjects they are discussing in class. And the fantastic thing about these journals is that they are archived and you can go back and read over them. In addition, the students can also comment on each others post to further the discussion. Blogs can also be used to create learning communities. What a great way for students to learn! These blogs provide a great way for students to connect and share ideas with each other. Another great thing about blogs in education is that they give the students a sense of ownership. Having ownership is a powerful thing among high school students. Blogs allow students to share their opinion believe that it builds self-confidence in them. What a great way for students to feel empowered! Not only do blogs provide a sense of ownership, but these blogs provide the students with a worldwide audience! What a great way for students to get the voice heard! And isn't that what high schoolers want anyway? Blog it up!