1. Blogs

2. 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

3. 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

4. Teacher’s roles in Blogging Teacher Parent Student

5. 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

6. Blog examples http://www.room12everglade.blogspot.com/ http://evergladeroom2.blogspot.com/