I think the better question (after seeing the "Why not let our students blog?" you tube clip) is why NOT let our students blog?!?
Click here to see this you tube clip: "Why Let Our Students Blog?
It struck me how many ways in which a blog can be used for the benefit of our students. I especially noted the importance of excitement, motivation, and participation.
Excitement is important in any classroom because it will keep students engaged in their work. They will put more effort into the class and gain more if they are excited about the topic or assignment. Students will come to class prepared to participate in that days activities if they are excited to learn. Blogs allow students to contribute directly to the class community, which as I have seen, builds excitement among students of any age group.
Motivation is a huge part of the classroom. Even though any teacher would like to think that our class is the most interesting and so awesome that students will naturally love coming to class and doing the homework- it's not true (in most cases). Students need motivation!! Blogging is an excellent example of a motivator. For example, blogging may motivate a student to do an assignment he or she may not have chosen to do because the topic was "boring" or did not cater to his or her learning style. Creating another avenue such as a blog, which speaks to many different learners, may encourage that student to do the work.
Participation is the most important element within the classroom, especially in social studies. When students actively participate, they are engaged and learning. Participation is the root of discussion, debate, group work, and real retention and learning. Blogging allows all students to participate in a non-threatening environment. Sometimes, students can better articulate what they want to say or share with the class through the written word. Blogs allow all students to participate.
Click here to see this you tube clip: "Why Let Our Students Blog?
It struck me how many ways in which a blog can be used for the benefit of our students. I especially noted the importance of excitement, motivation, and participation.
Excitement is important in any classroom because it will keep students engaged in their work. They will put more effort into the class and gain more if they are excited about the topic or assignment. Students will come to class prepared to participate in that days activities if they are excited to learn. Blogs allow students to contribute directly to the class community, which as I have seen, builds excitement among students of any age group.
Motivation is a huge part of the classroom. Even though any teacher would like to think that our class is the most interesting and so awesome that students will naturally love coming to class and doing the homework- it's not true (in most cases). Students need motivation!! Blogging is an excellent example of a motivator. For example, blogging may motivate a student to do an assignment he or she may not have chosen to do because the topic was "boring" or did not cater to his or her learning style. Creating another avenue such as a blog, which speaks to many different learners, may encourage that student to do the work.
Participation is the most important element within the classroom, especially in social studies. When students actively participate, they are engaged and learning. Participation is the root of discussion, debate, group work, and real retention and learning. Blogging allows all students to participate in a non-threatening environment. Sometimes, students can better articulate what they want to say or share with the class through the written word. Blogs allow all students to participate.
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