Post an idea for how
you might use a blog in your classroom.
Using a blog is fairly new to me. It is not very popular as an educational tool
at my school or on my island. So, I believe
that it could be used as a journaling tool.
It could also be used to showcase students work or to encourage creative
thought. This could come in various
formats, written or in the form of drawings, audio or other creative
pieces. Students could also use the blog
to post videos (authentic) that they created.
It could have a feature for questions and answers on content related
issues. This could provide an excellent
avenue for peer teaching and interaction.
What purpose would
the blog serve? Is it a place for students to interact about content? Is
it a showcase for their work? Is it a place to share learning with the larger
community?
My blog could have multiple facets. As noted earlier, it could provide an
excellent avenue for students to interact about content as it could encourage
positive peer interaction. Students
could learn from students and their teachers simultaneously. The idea of showcasing students work is something
I truly advocate. This would provide an
excellent avenue for doing so.
Although it may be a good idea to share learning with the
larger community, because I am relatively new to blogging, I think I should
hold off on this initially. Richardson
(2010) cautioned teachers to not only be familiar with any technology they use,
but also advocates safety for students and users of the facility. I have a lot to learn with reference to how
to protect use of the service, so for my and their protection, I would probably
not allow open access in the initial stages.
How does using a blog
enhance the lesson? Include your grade level, content area, and your
rationale as to why a blog is a good tool for the instructional context.
A blog enhances a lesson because it provides a new and
different way of learning. Students are fascinated
with cyberspace and the internet and what it has to offer. Providing this avenue will help to peek
interest. It could also provide for a differentiated
learning experience. We could even
provide an option for ELLs on our blog space.
I generally work with students in grades 9-12. I am a business teacher. The world of business has become so
technologically biased that this blog space would provide excellent practice
for students. My students are mature and
are experience internet users. Most of
them have their own social networking accounts and they use them
frequently. It would provide for
excellent contextual learning.
