Blogs in the Classroom!

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 A blog is a type of website which is maintained by one person or a group of people. It is like a journal that bloggers write about their opinions, experiences and share pictures and videos.



There are several blogging platforms to choose from. Some of them are free. Some of them are paid, especially suitable for businesses. 



Teachers use blogging platforms to post resources, lessons, and homework assignments. By getting their students to use blogging, students can improve their writing skills. Teachers can create classroom blogging for classwork. They can involve parents, keep them up-to-date on class happenings. They can also reflect on their own teaching practices, work on their professional development programmes and share their ideas with other educators.

There are some advantages and disadvantages to this social media tool. Here is some information from an academic article:


So, if you are interested and want to use this tool in your lessons, here is a video to help you to set up a classroom blog with blogger:



References:

http://meblog.pbworks.com/w/page/11074182/Blog%20Pros%20and%20Cons

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