Classroom+Blogs

=Classroom Blogs=

What are blogs?

 * Blogging is a Web publishing tool that allows authors to quickly and easily self publish text, artwork, links to other blogs or Websites, and a wide variety of other content.
 * Set up like standard websites with navigation links
 * Similar to a diary or journal
 * Postings are short and frequently updated

Educational benefits

 * Can be worked on at any time and any place where there is an Internet connection available
 * Highly motivating for students; allow an opportunity for participation when students otherwise might not
 * Provide excellent opportunities for students to read and write
 * Effective forums for collaboration and discussion
 * Powerful tools to enable scaffolded learning or mentoring

Blogs can serve at least for classroom purposes:
 * 1) Classroom Management
 * 2) Collaboration
 * 3) Discussions
 * 4) Student Portfolios

For more information and detailed explanations on blogs, visit: [|Blogging in the classroom]