"Keeping up with the latest technologies isn't as nearly as important as keeping up with with the latest literacies," said no teacher ever...well, I would hope not. With technological advances rapidly becoming "the norm" for our students, it's about time that teachers step up their game and begin teaching their students with what they learn best. You guessed it...technology. Many teachers are already on board with immersing their students with relevant information through technology...both inside and outside of the classroom. Manchester Kidblog and Iowa Grade 8 Kidbloggers are just two examples of how effective blogging can be when applied in the classroom setting. But how do technology and literacy relate? Have you ever noticed how much time we spend reading while surfing the web? Ever come across a great blog with wonderful lesson plan ideas...aligned to the Common Core? Or how about professional journals; a type of professional development, I would say. Well, just like we spend a great amount of time reading online, it's easy for our students to do the same. How about taking the time that our students already spend online just one step further. That's where blogging comes into play. Instead of just throwing a question out there for your students to ponder, what if they were given the chance to answer that question in a blog post? I'll have to admit - it is pretty great having a blog that I can call my own...what's not to love. I've personalized it just the way I like, and your students can do the same! Using a program such as Kidblog allows teachers to create a class blog where each and every student can personalize a blog page and respond to questions. Pencil and paper? Not any more!
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