Personally, I think that using blogs in the classroom is a fantastic idea! Today, parents and students alike are always looking for a simpler, quicker, way to get the information they need. Sending home a newsletter in a child's backpack is simple, but there are so many things that could go wrong. It could get lost, destroyed, forgotten. For older students, they're less likely to pass on the information to their parents.
A class blog would help parents and students stay connected to the teacher. Today, most people are connected to their technology. They have smart phones, computers, tablets, and more. It would be super simple for a parent to jump on a teacher blog and see what their students are doing or what they need to prepare for. Older students could easily use their phones or computers to get on their teacher's blog to see assignments, things they need to remember, and activities that are coming up. Another advantage to a class blog is that it is real time. An email or a note sent home is useless if something is forgotten or plans change. If that was the case, multiple emails would have to be sent out and important details would not be conveyed until the next day.
Blogs help students explore technology and how it can be useful. They can communicate with their peers and teachers by commenting or messaging. A blog post is time stamped, which would help the teacher keep track of when assignments are turned in. Blogs allow the students to be interactive and collaborate with their peers about assignments and ideas. I also think that a blog is safer and more effective than a Twitter or a Facebook, especially for younger students. With a simple blog, students aren't putting as many personal details about themselves out in the open.
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