Anne Mirtschin’s Blog, 20 reasons why students should Blog, offers many realistic ways to incorporate Blogs into a classroom. I really like the idea of using a Blog as a digital portfolio. I think it is a nice way to tie in technology for students even if they do not have a computer of their own at home. I agree that using a Blog may be more motivational for students. She mentioned that proof reading skills may also improve. I wonder if using Blogs in school will minimize the use of text writing (UR, B4, g2g, etc.)?
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Great title! The more we use technology in our classrooms and get our students involved, the better we equip them to be tech savvy.
ReplyDeleteInitially, my students would use sms language, especially when they commented back on their friends blogs, but now that we are sharing blog posts witACh other countries, they need to write their English in full so that the online translators can more accurately translate their work for those who do not speak English. If teachers let students use sms, they certainly will.
ReplyDeleteYes, I think that the prior comment has some good points. Writers need to keep their audience in mind and if it is a global one, sms language probably won't get their ideas across. In addition, it all depends on what the teacher allows.
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