Good use of blogging
I can see that using blogs for proper writing, collaborating, discussions, etc can be quite useful for a blog. Now days, most professional writers are encouraged to have blogs. Blogs though should be written properly and using appropriate grammar and punctuation, spelling, etc. Otherwise, it just becomes a jumble of someone's ideas that may or may not have any educational value.
Vallorie ,
You are right. You would have to set that expectations are set and students are held to them. A rubric would work well in these situations.
Dr. Kelly Wilkinson
Blogging is an excellent source for enabling shy people to fully participate when they may not be able to in a classroom setting.
Joe,
It is true! Many students feel more comfortable in communicating that way. It can empower them.
Dr. Kelly Wilkinson
I encourage my students to participate in a blog or to follow what’s going on on a specific blogger’s blog. I think that having a blog could be very useful to the students and also within the course. Even though blogs are very useful the correct grammar and the proper etiquette is needed when posting.
