Reynard, R. , "Avoiding the 5 Most Common Mistakes in Using Blogs with Students," T.H.E. Journal, 10/15/2008, http://www.thejournal.com/articles/23434
This was a very informative article for teachers on how to properly use blogs. It tells teachers that you have to be careful when you use them because if they are not used correctly, they can make the student frustrated and uninterested in communicating through them and participating. Having guidelines will really help the student know just exactly what the teacher wants and expects from the students, therefore avoiding the unknown, which is what causes frustration. Teachers should tell the students that blogs are a way of expressing thoughts and feelings, just as in this blog! It is a great critical thinking and self reflection exercise, and this is what the student should know. This way, the students can compare thoughts and feelings and comment on each other. Plus, it will get the students to become familiar with computers and get them practicing typing.
What kind of things could students and teachers blog about?
Classroom activities, pets, what they like to do in their free time, anything! There are so many things one could blog about and it would be great for students to be creative and let their imagination go wild!
How could you get the parents involved with blogs?
The teacher could make part of the homework assignment to show their parents what they have written in their blog. Also, they could have an assignment of making a blog with a parent, which could be good also because some parents need to become familiar with computers, too. Everyone wins!
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