Chapter 2 was much more interesting to read but no real fireworks reading the chapter...the fireworks came when you (Keri) took us through the process of making our blogs come alive and look like like something more than just our thoughts on a page. I can see where blogging could be both fun and an interesting thing to do but it is time consuming. I have actually been following a blog for 3 years but didn't know it was called a blog until now. Learn something everyday!
So can blogging work in education? I think so but I'm not sure at what age it could start. I think if you put a tablet/ipad in every students hand it would become easier for both the student and teacher. If I was 20 years younger and a classroom teacher I might give it a whirl. Thinking back to when I was a student, reading and writing, I'm not sure I would have wanted my work published on the web for all to see and comment on. We do live in a changing world of technology and a paperless classroom may be the way to go especially for high school, upper level classes.I wonder if the student who struggles to read and write would benefit.
For myself at this point in my career I think blogging might be a way to get students to follow my Teacher Wed site (then again I better update that). To blog about what we are doing in wellness. I'm sure before the end of this class...and reading the chapter on wikis...I'll have a lot more ideas of how I can use blogging to involve students, parents and colleagues.
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