After reading the articles I do have a better idea of how blogging would work in a classroom setting. I agree with the point about writing to an authentic audience. I think chldren would like the fact that other children could respond to their writing. Most children like to share their ideas and this is a way for all of them to share. This would make it feel real for them. I am not sure how parents would respond. As is, I think parents are afraid of the access the computer gives children to the outside world so this may open that can of worms even more. Getting children to blog at such a young impressionable age could lead to too much time on the computer instead of interacting with others. I think as I see blogging used more and I see real examples then I will feel better about trying it out.
February 1, 2009 10:25 am