What do I think of blogging for teaching and learning purposes?

For incorporating blogging for the purposes of teaching and learning, I would have no problem doing just for the stimulus factor alone gained through this. Through blogging, students actively participate in their learning, expressing their thoughts and ideas in a number of ways. Students can learn to work together creating blogs, providing feedback for each other that helps to encourage them to write with greater accuracy. In the classroom, it is all about active learning and active participation, and blogging would be a fantastic vehicle to engage students in their learning process. Blogging contributes to students thinking critically, discovering their voice and developing their own ideas.

Not only does blogging benefit students, but it also benefits both teachers and parents. Blogging is one way that teachers can keep up with the technology their students are using, and it is a great organizational tool, allowing instructors to place assignments and curriculum online. With access to the curriculum online, parents can also sign on and have up-to-date information on what their children is learning. It enhances communication among all three groups.

With the right objectives and guidelines set in place, I can seen blogging being very effective in the classroom. ­­­­­­