Why Should I Use Blogs In My Classroom?

A. Pedagogical reasons
21st Century Learning Skills
Web contributors and not just consumers
Opening the doors of the classroom into the world
Developing an ability to communicate responsibly and globally
B. Engagement
Blogs can promote critical and analytical thinking
Blogging can be a powerful promoter of creative, intuitive, and reflective thinking
Blogs promote communication and interaction
Blogging is a powerful medium for increasing access and exposure to quality information and the skills to deal with that information
Blogs provide an authentic audience that can include subject authorities or experts