Session+4+Blogging

Blogging is a new and innovative way to engage the learners of the 21st Century. It can be used for a variety of purposes!!
 * Session 4: Blogs**


 * 1) Log on to http://www.edublogs.org/ and look around at the different blogs and their uses


 * 1) Is using a blog a valid form of pedagodgy? What are the advantages of blogs in the classroom? What are the pitfalls? How could these pitfalls be overcome?
 * 2) Is a blog a good way to discuss educational practise with peers? What other reasons could you think of for using a blog educationally?


 * 1) Log on to ICTchallenge/wikispaces.com (no www needed) If you become a member of wikispaces (free for teachers) you may edit any of the pages. I would love you to share any resources that you may have and share your opinions on blogs!!!

Extension Reading
Excellent wiki on blogs with plenty of links and resources for classroom use

http://www.teachinghacks.com/wiki/index.php?title=Weblogs_in_Education

Another excellent blog full of useful resources!!

http://gwegner.edublogs.org/ Session 4 Powerpoint