A blog is a publication of personal thoughts and opinions created by an individual and posted on the web for others to read and comment. Blogs can be an empowering learning tool. Teachers can create assignments that incorporate the use of blogs in the classroom which can increase the interaction between peers. In an age where students are more computer savvy than ever before, allowing students to use Web 2.0 tools, such as blogs can help motivate and engage a student in their academics. Aside from teachers posting lessons and resources on a blog for student and parent access, teachers can use blogs for students to collaborate on projects and get feedback on their work and share schoolwork with others. There are endless ways to incorporate blogs into a classroom, however the teacher decides to embed it, it will benefit all those participating.
Thanks for the reminder that teachers can use a blog to include lessons--not just comments. Also your mention that parents can access information is good.
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