Why use Blogging in your class?

I hope you have taken the time to read Stephen Downes "Blogs in Eduction" post that you have find here if you are new to blogging as it is a really easy read and has some useful information.

In my time I have set up 4 main types of Blogs to use in Education.


1. A teacher reflection
Focusing on creating learning materials and what I was doing for others to learn from and for me to reflect on my practice and how to improve it.


2. A information Blog for teacher
Such as this one to help them find technology to use easier. Some other examples would be a group of teachers working on the same project leaving the information in one place online

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3. An information Subject Blog for Students
Students use this too find more information on topics and what is going on in their class.


4. Students maintain their own subject related blog.
Students post their own entries related to the work they are doing in this class.