Thing 3

I am impressed with the infinite list of blogs for us to peruse and learn from. I don't feel like I've even made a dent in the list! It's definitely going to be an ongoing process :)

Thinking about my students, I feel that a blog would be do-able. Since I work with a wide range of students, I believe that a blog dedicated to sharing language arts could be done in different capacities attuned to student needs and levels. For my students that are just beginning to read and write, blog posts sharing their stories aloud, I'm familiar with the Audacity program which allows you to record vocals, as well as their illustrations and sentences could be shared. Students who are more comfortable with writing could share:
~Predictions and story reflections
~Creative writing and poetry
~Personal narratives and fiction writing
~Book, movie, music reviews

The possibilities are endless and there are a lot of things for me to think about!

In regard to concerns about educational blogging in connection to students, there is the question of computer access both at school and at home. If we are able to gain access to safe blog sites at school, however, students would have an opportunity to share in that capacity without hassle. Another concern I have is blogging etiquette. We would need to ensure that all students know what blogging is, although a majority might already know, and what appropriate commenting is as well.