After reading the second chapter in Using Blogs to Enhance Literacy by Diane Penrod I became more open to the idea of students using a blog as an educational tool. I think that at first I was skeptical of the idea because of the "open" use for blogs. The article led me to believe that blog can be used positively to foster literacy in students. The one aspect of using blogging in an educational setting that I find to be valuable is that it can be used as a cross-content tool. Now, especially in the time of SOLs, I see and have experienced the need to be always using cross content opportunities. "Because the blog is personalized learning environment in a real setting, it simulates a genuine writing activity." This allows for a great amount of authentic learning. It is essential for teachers and facilitators to generate as much authentic learning as possible in the educational setting. This will keep students engaged and give them many connections to the content at hand. Blogging is a great way for students to use their critical thinkings skills to produce independent student learning and support intrinsic motivation. Blogging can be used as a positive literacy tool with all elementary grade groups if they are used for appropriate educational content and examined closely and used properly.
Blogging in the classroom..... I say its a GO!
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