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Why Blog with Students?
1. It teaches some of the communication/literacy skills that students need.
2. It's a great tool for reflection on learning and can be used with any content area.
3. It engages students in online conversations about meaningful topics.
4. It provides an opportunity to teach digital citizenship.
5. It engages students in a school activity that connects with their own personal digital lives.
6. It builds literacy through reading, writing, editing, and communication.
7. It motivates students to write.
8. It's authentic writing for an authentic audience.
9. Students receive feedback from a larger pool of people than just the teacher.
10. It's a fun way to learn!
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