Use of a blog in my classroom would first entail communication with parents. I would see using the blog as a virtual newsletter, informing parents of upcoming events, current classroom news, links to sites of interest, and a place to ask questions, elaborate on instruction, or share ideas. Through this communication with parents, I could share content instruction information, offer suggestions for home follow-up and even offer links to sites to assist a parent in their role as educator (in a sense educating the parent as well).
I am not ready to introduce my students to blogging and though there may be several appropriate, tested, and proven positive outcomes, the class that I have this year is not ready for such technology.
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Incorporating a blog should definitely be at the digression of the teacher. Some students are ready for it and some are not. So good for you for knowing when the time is right. A blog is a great way to connect with parents. If I did not have a blog, I know for sure that there would be little contact with parents. With people being so busy today, it is very hard to contact people and actually see people face to face. This provides a great source for parents to take a peek inside the classroom and see what their student is doing.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping to be able to teach the same grade level next year (for the first time) and have a more respectful, cooperative, group. I have had some real behavior issues this year (our principal seems to think a male teacher should get those).
ReplyDeleteA virtual newsletter is a great way to communicate. I use one for as a coach for my athletes and their parents. I find that I get quick feedback from them since all have easy access to the internet.
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ReplyDeleteI think starting a blog in the classroom and including parents first, ideally, is a good idea. Thinking about my own classroom and how this would work with them. i can see two problems that I would have though it may not apply to you. First, many of my students do not have computers at home and their parents would not be able to participate. Second, the parents that do have computers at home at least most of them are afraid to use the technology. They can barley write e-mails. It would be difficult for me to get enough parents to make it a success.