I can really see the benefits of incorporating blogs into
the classroom. However, due to the fact that I am in a primary school setting, I
believe it will be most effective within the upper classes (grades 5 & 6).
Due to the seemingly complicated nature of just setting up
blogs, persons will require a reasonable level of understanding. Grade five (5)
and six (6) students however, can learn the basics and be able to use the blog
to check on homework and assignments, and also to discuss topics before and
after class for better understanding. I will be able to post links so that my
students can receive visual aids for learning, especially as it pertains to
watching videos. Blogging can also help students to become better at expressing
themselves in a more comfortable setting as there is not the feeling of
scrutiny for everything that is posted although the blogs should be monitored.
In addition to this, blogging can also improve and encourage reading; in order
for students to make valuable contributions to their friend’s blogs, they would
have to get into the habit of reading and comprehension. This will compliment my classroom methods of
teaching because students will have other avenues of receiving instruction and
concepts should be easier for them to grasp.
Shanuel, I totally agree with your initiative. This channel will also enable our students to engage in co-operative learning.
ReplyDeleteThank you Gemina! Getting children as actively involved as possible in the learning process should provide for better academic results
DeleteOur students will appreciate the use of technology in the classrooms.
ReplyDeleteDo you think students are responsible in blogging. I see some things that they post on facebook, and i am very much concerned. Maybe with adult supervision or so, that is if it can be done. What do you think about it now?
ReplyDeleteHow can you compare the use of facebook to blogging? The two are entirely different in purpose. Facebook is a SOCIAL site to share different aspects of everyday lives of the persons you want to share it with. Blogging is essentially for literary purposes just that its is without pen and paper. Sharing thoughts and ideas with persons around the world. Maybe this link will help you understand the difference http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080203142305AAtHYDS
ReplyDeleteYour use of blog in the classroom is relevant to your activities, some of which I should adapt too. Good job.
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