I think a blog would be a helpful tool at work because it could help with communication with parents. I send home a newsletter with the students, but with a blog, I could post upcoming test dates, project due dates, classroom news, etc. It could also be a helpful tool to share information between teachers.
I could use a blog with students by using it as a discussion tool. Students could respond to something I posted and also comment on other students' posts. This will incorporate technology and thought-provoking conversation.
When first given the blog assignment, I think some of my students would be apprehensive, because it's something new and different. However, since many of them are familiar with computers and the internet, I think they would respond positively. It could provide a means for them to communicate outside of school.
One concern I have is that parents would not be on board at first because it's something new and different than what they're used to. My other concern would be that students wouldn't take the assignments seriously. Hopefully, after both students and parents become familiar with educational blogging, they will all find it to be as worthwhile as I do.
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