Monday, July 7, 2014

Student Blogging


Goals with student blogs include:



1. Students will communicate effectively.
2. Students will share thoughts, ideas, and opinions, and support them with details that make understanding easy.
3. Students will become better writers, both in content and mechanics.
4. Students will become better readers, improving comprehension and the ability to read critically.
5. Students will share great books and enter into dialogue about them.
6. Students will use Web 2.0 technology as a tool to publish their work to share with their peers, family, and friends.

In addition to the goals for learning, there are other benefits to students. These include:
1. Blogging is fun.
2. Students can improve writing in an exciting and engaging manner.
3. Students can share their work with friends.
4. Students can comment on their friend's work, sharing thoughts and ideas.
5. Students can learn about using computers and web-based tools.
6. Students can show off their work to their parents, grandparents, and other family members.
7. Students can earn good grades for doing something they like.


Reference:
Mr. McGuire "The Reading Workshop"
<http://www.thereadingworkshop.com/2009/10/goals-and-benefits-of-student-blogging.html>

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