2.+Why+should+I+have+a+classroom+blog?

A classroom blog allows students to form an interactive community. The focus is on learning and sharing information, motivating students to be writers, and encouraging students to share their opinions or ideas. Blogs allow everyone to participate, regardless of ability. Shier students may feel more comfortable communicating with peers online. Each student has an equal opportunity to express themselves.

** Blogs offer students and teachers: **

 * an interactive community
 * an engaging format for writing
 * focused writing/discussion topics
 * potential for immediate feedback
 * the ability to involve multiple people in an activity
 * opportunities to write on specific themes
 * a place to post rough drafts and receive feedback from multiple individuals

** Possible classroom blogs: **

 * Response to Literature
 * Current Event Discussion
 * Thought Provoker Discussion (teacher presents a point and students present supports or counter points)
 * Students post rough draft and classmates provide feedback
 * Journal Writing
 * Newsletters for parents

After reviewing sample blogs from pages 3 & 4 of this wiki, please post a few ideas that you find for classroom blogs.
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