Blogs are great for showcasing student work. As people, we have a natural desire to have what we write be seen by others. Blogs allow students to not only show the world their poem, story etc. but also gives them a sense of pride in what they have done. All too often students write solely for the teacher, not realizing that writing can be a communal tool. After all, while we can only speak to a few people at a time, our writing lives on even after we pass on.
Blogging allows students to get feedback from multiple individuals.
Perhaps the best part about blogging for students is the ability to receive feedback for their work from multiple individuals. While I may write the occasional, “Hey, great poem!”, I am only one person. The best part about publishing a poem is getting feedback from others in the classroom without me having to make several copies. Blogging is definitely a tool I will have to utilize sometime this year.
