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
  • Keeping parents informed and involved