What is a blog? A blog is an editable web page with posts in chronological order.
Why bother with a blog? The internet is this generations defining technology for literacy. Each aspect of the internet requires a different set of skills and strategies to be successful. It is the school's job to teach students these skills for college and career readiness.
-- Blogs also teach about online communication. For bloggers to be understood, they need to write their ideas effectively and clearly.
-- Blogs in the classroom can help to bridge the cap between out-of-school and in-school literacies.
Four Types of Blogging...
- Classroom News: Used to share news and events with students or parents. This is a great way to spark communication between everyone involved.
- Mirror: Gives students a space to reflect and share what they are thinking.
- Showcase: Teachers may use this kind of blog to highlight student or class work.
- Literature Response: Instead of writing in a journal, students can give their responses to reading (or any subject) with a blog.
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