The first website i found in discussion of blogs used in the classroom was actually a blog itself talking about the successful use of blogs for teachers and students in Michigan and New York. The blog's purpose is to connect 2 different schools to each others opinion about an article. The teacher used this as a way to communicate with other students in the country, and also to get the kids minds working to respond and give feedback on what they had read. The site mentions that the teacher went to the library at her school and set this clog up solely for a particular assignment that she knew would interest her students more this way. The site also stresses that the blog is used because of the information and communication it provides, not just for added technology.http://schoolof.info/infomancy/?p=104 (This site did not contain any pictures.)
The second website had a simple picture of a school bus. This representing that an obvious block portal for students called "Young- Blocks 4/5/6". This site is sort of anonymous in several ways. It does not list the school or particular details about the classes, except that they are science related, but it does list the assignments for the students and the updated news for the classroom posted on the right. The blog also has a set list of rules which include not using last names, addresses, etc., or any personal information. It also asks the students to use appropriate language, and respect classmates' comments. It reminds them to get use to using a computer and use this particular exercise to practice their skills. The students have individual blogs where they can communicate back and forth with each other, and their teacher about nearly anything related to class and keep them in touch with whats going on.http://young456.21classes.com/
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