Brainstorming+Ideas!

**Brainstorming Ideas:**

Pros of Blogging to consider-
 * Allows students to reflect and publish thoughts
 * Provides opportunities for feedback and scaffolding of new ideas
 * Increases students interest
 * Gives all students the change to participate
 * Helps student develop digital skills and literacy skills
 * Provides an opportunity for analytical and critical thinking
 * Shift learning to outside the walls of the classroom

Cons of Blogging to consider-
 * Security and sharing personal information
 * Blogs can be edited and posts deleted

 Uses of Blogs/Examples of Blogging in the Classroom
 *  Assignments via blogging instead of in the classroom
 *  Projects with students from other schools
 *  Collaboration and learning from students in other states or countries
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> Keeping parents informed and involved