Post #2- Applications of Blogging in Education

There are many ways blogs can be used in classrooms to enhance student's educational experiences including:

1) As a forum for communicating and relaying information between students, parents, teachers, administrators, and community.

2) As a digital portfolio. It could be used to document student's journaling on various topics. It could be used to show and store student performances as video clips.

3) As an interactive tool for students during classtime. Students can engage classmates in discussions that could be far different than ones that would normally take place in a classroom. More students could have an opportunity to share their thoughts and there would be an opportunity to reflect on statements made before replying.

I could personally forsee myself using a blog as both a digital portfolio for students and as a method for communicating with parents. Many teachers give out their e-mail addresses as a primary way for parents to contact them. However, I would prefer using a blog so that I could answer common questions just once, and everyone would be able to view my response. A blog would also be a great place to post updates and annoucements for parents. It would give parents one place to go to for all the information they could want about their student.