I believe blogs are a useful tool in the classroom. Blogs can be used for both teacher and student’s communications and reflections. Blogs can benefit a range of people but can also be difficult for people who have difficulties with utilizing technology and do not suit this learning style. Blogging takes up classroom time but is an effective tool when students and teachers need to communicate when used correctly.
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· Student discussions · Can improve communication and literacy skills · Sense of community amongst people and strengthens students relationships · Technology (blogs) connects students with the outside world · Informative to both families, teachers and students · Student cantered learning (individual learning) · Professional exchanges of knowledge | · Technology issues, software problems, shut downs viruses, large quantity of students using internet at once · Time consuming · May not suit different learning strategies · Being on the internet can give people the chance for distractions · Not all students have the internet and technology for this learning strategy at home · Lack of confidentiality | · Blogs can have an influence on opinions e.g.: reviews and when buying products · Blogging can be a career, some people use blogging as their source of income · You can find and audience if you write about passionate topics which appeal to people. · Blogs are simple to use and do not require and particular technological skills |
