There is a new blogger in town. It's me. This is my first time. Why should teachers and students blog? It was the first question that came to mind as I researched blogging.After reading I thought what a great way to communicate and collaborate. We are always trying to find something that will tag into our students creativity, improve their writing skills, and let them express themselves. Blogging will help the teacher reach the student who does not like to use his or her voice but would rather write. It will also help to engage the students who would otherwise disturb the class. Students will share blogs and gain competence in his or herself. They can take pictures and blog where ever they are. They may receive comment from anywhere. Let's face it if it can be done electronically our students love it. Technology has open the world up to many things for them and us. It is best that we use it or the students will leave us behind. Teacher can give homework assignments, classwork and blog about it all.
Tips and Lesson for Blogging
Use a blog application that is good for the classroom
Start with a writing
Example:
The fifth grade students should receive the chrome book first because,,,,,
or
Provide them with a picture that they can blog about.
Provide students with a blogging rubric to guide them
Use rubric to evaluate the blog
Rubric
