Advantages and Disadvantages of blogs
In discussing the advantages of blogs I will share how my students respond to their class blog. My students have started their blogging. I have been reading their blogs and have realized that the freedom of speech that blogging offers has encouraged the students to express themselves more openly. Their critique of each other’s work is thought provoking and real. I have also realized that there is an innate connection with today’s student and the internet as they seem to be more comfortable in self expressions and information sharing when they are on the internet. The work I get from them is more imaginative and thorough. Other advantages are that people who blog may use them as portfolios, diaries and also to make friends on line.
The students have been asking if they may post their responses to their homework on their blogs I have encouraged them to do so. This is allowing them to share their knowledge with other classmates and has also given them an opportunity to help correct each other’s work.
Disadvantages.
Blogs are time consuming and one has to be committed to be able to respond regularly to comments or questions post on his or her blog by others. Additionally blogs should not be used to convey nonfiction material as these may be easily changed by anyone who joins a blog.
You may visit this web site to read more about the pros and cons of blogging; http://daparky.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-blogging/
Regards,
Shawnette
First of all Shawnette it is very nice that you have started to use blogging in your classroom. I am still in the thinking and planning stages.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the pros and cons about blogging that you have shared here. I agree with you that students these days ( digital natives) do have an innate connection with the Internet and feel very comfortable sharing on it. It is a wonderful tool for peer feedback and peer assisted learning, to improve reading and writing and make new friends!
Since I haven't started to use it personally in my class I wondered how students would respond to it. I am very happy to know that your students are very engaged in the process and enjoy it.