Blogs in Education “The Computer as an Educational Tool: Productivity and Problem Solving” ©Richard C. Forcier and Don E. Descy

What is a blog? An online diary An online diary Each blog is unique. Each blog is unique. “Blog” is both a noun and a verb. “Blog” is both a noun and a verb. Also known as “weblog” or “Web logs” Also known as “weblog” or “Web logs”

How are blogs used in education? Teacher-to-teacher communication Teacher-to-teacher communication Teacher-to-teacher communication Teacher-to-teacher communication Teacher-to-student communication Teacher-to-student communication Teacher-to-student communication Teacher-to-student communication Student-to-student communication Student-to-student communication Student-to-student communication Student-to-student communication Student-to-outside-world communication Student-to-outside-world communication Student-to-outside-world communication Student-to-outside-world communication Why use blogs? Why use blogs? Why use blogs? Why use blogs?

Teacher-to-Teacher Communication Teaching tips Teaching tips Reflection on teaching experiences Reflection on teaching experiences Share ideas for teaching activities Share ideas for teaching activities Back to how are blogs used? Back to how are blogs used? Back to how are blogs used? Back to how are blogs used?

Teacher-to-Student Communication Post class-related information Post class-related information Post assignments Post assignments Showcase student work Showcase student work Build a class newsletter Build a class newsletter Back to how are blogs used? Back to how are blogs used? Back to how are blogs used? Back to how are blogs used?

Student-to-Student Communication Reactions to teacher posts Reactions to teacher posts Express thoughts and opinions on class activities Express thoughts and opinions on class activities Class discussions Class discussions Back to how are blogs used? Back to how are blogs used? Back to how are blogs used? Back to how are blogs used?

Student-to-Outside-World Communication Blogs can be viewed by anyone Blogs can be viewed by anyone Posted comments about a blog entry Posted comments about a blog entry Back to how are blogs used? Back to how are blogs used? Back to how are blogs used? Back to how are blogs used?

Why use blogs? Numerous tools are at your fingertips. Numerous tools are at your fingertips. Encourage students to write and reflect Encourage students to write and reflect Learn new skill Learn new skill Read multiple viewpoints Read multiple viewpoints Get to know your students/classmates Get to know your students/classmates

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