While reading the article, "Blogging? It's Elementary, My Dear Watson!", I have come to the conclusion that blogging in schools could be beneficial. Thinking back to my high school years I realized how little I wrote or even enjoyed writing. To be honest much of my time was spent thinking of ways I could get out of English class or some how dodge a research paper. Entering college I realized how much critical information in english I had missed out on. If only I would have taken the time and practiced a little everyday, I might be a better writer.
This is what the article is talking about, getting students to write everyday, without the worry of the red pen or the teachers criticism. Writing about a subject the student truly enjoys. The article explains, "Educators know that students write better when they have a real audience -- not just a teacher with a red pen. In the past, finding such an audience was a challenge. But with Internet access and some basic software, any student can write for the world to see."
Incorporating blogging in my classroom I could have students explore the world of art and reflect their feelings about an artist, art movement, or different media. Today there is a multitude of ways a person can express themselves and in a way blogging is one of them. Students could have their own blog and post pictures of their art work, whether it's digital or by hand. Though there is always a down side, students could completely disregard the project. They could use their blog for a completely different topic and post inappropriate subject matter.
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