Blogging+In+the+Classroom

Blogging in the classroom can be an effective way to have students get use to using a computer responsibly in the science classroom on a blog or wiki. It can also be used to engage students in current events of the scientific world. I have included my basic instructions, instructions for specific assignments, and a few topics and sites that have produced effective blogging conversations.



Another site that you can substitute for a blog is Voicethread. [|http://voicethread.com/?#u591648]

iPad alternative: Kidblog, Voicethread
There are many benefits to blogging with the most important being parents, student, and teacher communication.