Thing # 3

I mentioned that I am not a blogger-type, but I think that after reading the EduBlog Insights by Anne Davis that blogs are a great way to stay connected and plugged into what's going on. Sometimes it's not that simple to get information that you need right away. You might have to drive to a certain location to get it, or talk to someone to find out what you need to do, and there are certain situations in which we are in a hurry. I think that by using blogs they create a faster, more reliant way to get information, when we're referring to educational topics. If we were to use blogs in the classroom, it could create many opportunities for students and teachers. Students could have their assignments posted by their teachers and they could have discussions via comments on any questions that they might be having. Teachers could also communicate with other educators about tips, ideas, or lesson plans. If it were to get really popular, then parents might also be on board with being able to communicate with their child's teacher and discussing grades and projects coming up.