tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-514578381741352890.post4767012874676719341..comments2023-10-21T10:22:05.147-04:00Comments on Technology for Learning: Why Use Blogs in the ClassroomJudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15467341120077033854noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-514578381741352890.post-62960944869879899252010-06-15T11:09:12.082-04:002010-06-15T11:09:12.082-04:00To be honest, I wasn’t a huge fan of blogs. I saw ...To be honest, I wasn’t a huge fan of blogs. I saw them as the stereotypical person glued to a laptop writing about every second of their life. Why not live it instead? It's been interesting looking through blogs because it links to information that I can use but would I really want to blog about it if it wasn't a class requirement? As to using blogs in the classroom, I was unsure why I would blog with my students if they were sitting in front of me? Since taking Judy’s class and reading what various people say about blogging I’m actually reconsidering. There might be a way to use the concept in a meaningful manner without it being the stereotype in my head. I like the idea of it as a discussion forum. I can’t say I’m sold on the idea 100% but I see the potential.Victoria Richnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-514578381741352890.post-67628043665980788922010-01-19T17:46:37.997-05:002010-01-19T17:46:37.997-05:00I like the idea of using a blog to interact with p...I like the idea of using a blog to interact with parents and students. Alot of elementary teachers have websites that parents can visit and see whats happening in the room, but websites are one sided. I feel like if more teachers used a blog the information would become interactive. I invision parents posting that they can help out at the upcoming classroom celebration, or having a link to download important classroom work. I like the idea of a classroom blog and see how helpful it could be.Kylienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-514578381741352890.post-43058864755190968682009-10-27T12:38:52.906-04:002009-10-27T12:38:52.906-04:00I have yet to see a blog in a secondary math class...I have yet to see a blog in a secondary math classroom although I think that they are a great idea and I will do a blog for such a class in my final project for this course. I believe that blogging can encourage not just the expression of opinion but also foster critical thinking as concepts are explored. Blogging can also create a voice for those who are otherwise silent in class. So much about math is the thinking and the connection. On the other hand, I heard that they are difficult to monitor as we also want to teach our students blog etiquette. But it can be a great place to share work and ideas and other links to similar topics. I have seen concepts for language arts classes like literacy circles. While I cannot imagine teens sitting around discussing a math concept face-to-face, I sure could see them sitting around discussing it online.Ginanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-514578381741352890.post-72355655914488981992009-10-22T16:01:01.308-04:002009-10-22T16:01:01.308-04:00Hi Scott, does the website platform that your scho...Hi Scott, does the website platform that your school uses have a blog incorporated? It sounds as though that is the case from what you write. If so, let us know if the blog format is easy to use. If the blog is in another platform, let us know what platform it is. Are we able to get to your website from your school's site, or is a password needed? If we can get to it without a passord, sent along the URL. Thanks.Judynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-514578381741352890.post-80128429086190117212009-10-22T13:28:35.054-04:002009-10-22T13:28:35.054-04:00I use blogs in my classroom. My teacher website h...I use blogs in my classroom. My teacher website has a blog that I update every week with the weekly happenings. Not only does it allow me to organize my thoughts for the week, but it gives all my kids parents a place to log on and see what is going on in class. All too often students are asked by their parents, "So what is going on in school this week?" and the kids respond "nothing"...now they can show them on the computer what is going on!Scott Kossbielnoreply@blogger.com