Blogs in the Classroom

Children are very much concerned with the technology of today's world. When the topic of using a blog in the classroom was first broached, I was a bit stumped at how this could be beneficial. After careful reflection, a few instances came to me.

By utilizing blogs in the classroom, I believe that it can be used as a medium for showcasing students stories, composition and other creative works. The students would feel a sense of pride in the their work by seeing it published on the classroom blog. Teachers can provide links to other educational material ( include games and videos) to assist  students in learning via the class blog.

Blogs can act as a medium of communication between the teacher and the parent. A reflection of the topics covered and homework assigned for the day can be posted on the blog. This will allow the parents to get a better understanding of how they can help their children. Utilizing a blog would also allow me to provide parents with important information about field trips or other school events.

These are some of the ways that I would utilize a blog in my classroom to positively benefit students. If you can think of any more please feel free to leave a comment with your suggestions below.

Welcome ~ A New Beginning~

'I have not failed, I have just found 10,000 ways that won't work' -Thomas Edison

Can you imagine what kind of world we would be living in if we all gave up after a few tries? We probably would not have most of the technology present today! Life with no cellphones, laptops, ipods and the list could go on. 

I say this simply to suggest that we adopt the same outlook on failure as Thomas Edison when it comes to educating the children of this generation. We need to find new ways to help these children acquire the knowledge and skills to survive in this ever evolving world! The aim of this blog is to explore different ways in which technology can be incorporated into everyday lessons to make learning fun for the students.

Hello world! My name is Risa-Ann and welcome to my blog-Innovative Learning Through Technology. I am currently enrolled in the Department of Teacher Education in the island known as the gem of the Caribbean - Antigua. I am a very easy going person who enjoys reading long novels and travelling to different places. It is my hope that after completing this program that I will be able to effectively use technology to positively impact the learning process for my students.

The art of blogging is a relatively new experience to me but it is one that I hope will be a memorable one. So I invite you join me on this new adventure because learning is an adventure... so explore the possibilities!