I love blogging in my personal life to help remember important dates and details, as well as sharing recipes. I have never really thought about using a blog for my classroom, but I did start a website for our Mini-THON, so maybe we could start a blog as well!
I love the idea of having one class blog where each student is a contributor. I have often thought about how students could blog in class but 32 students each with a different blogging address would be a nightmare to keep track of. With one blog with many editors, it is a one-stop shop and would be a lot easier to manage.
I think that this year I am going to try what was discussed in the video we watched where each day, a student is assigned to do a blog post of what we did that day. I may assign it as a partner activity in case one of the students is absent on their day. Starting with just words the first time, and adding a picture the second is a great stepping stone process for the students to get comfortable with blogging.
I can't wait to try it and hopefully help with the "What did I miss yesterday" problem that we all face!
Hi Malerie,
ReplyDeleteSounds like you've already got some great ways to blog, from recipes to the Mini-THON! You seem like you have a pretty good handle on it; I'm not quite there yet. I also am warming up to the idea of having someone in class blog for each day, but your idea of partnering up two students is even better because we know how absences can mess up the best laid plans.:-) Please let me know how this goes for you; maybe something to share in a department meeting for all to hear.