Using blogs in the classroom

I think that using blogs in the classroom can be very useful. One positive thing that I can say about blogging is that it could be helpful to a forgetful student. If a teacher posted assignments on the class blog, a student who forgot to write their homework assignment down could easily log on the web and check it. If a student had a question about a particular assignment, they could get on and ask for clarification.

There are some downfalls to using blogs, though. If all students did not have access to an Internet ready computer, they might not be able to blog with the class. Students could also post untruths about assignments such as the deadline has been pushed back or that the assignment is no longer due.

Over all, I believe that using blogs in the classroom is useful to students, parents and teachers.