Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Blogging Promotes Literacy!


5 ways blogging promotes literacy!

How does blogging promote literacy in our students?

To begin, blogging is a very powerful tool! For students the potential audience is an incredibly motivating feature of the blog. They can have a global audience!  Students have greater purpose and a real audience to whom they can write. 

Secondly, the blog allows students to connect and collaborate with others outside the classroom.  They can work with students in different states on projects that they find motivating.

 Third, the blog helps to archive information which promotes greater reflection. This is a critical piece in learning!

 Fourth, blogging allows students with different learning styles to have a voice and perhaps increase participation in projects. Students with different strengths and weakness can excel using this forum.

Fifth, the blog promotes greater knowledge in the area they are blogging about.  Students become an expert in the area. 

And finally, blogs promote the learning of newer functional literacies within society. 

What are other benefits you have found in using blogging to promote literacy? 

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