Of course it does! The main problem for a lot of schools is active discouragement of blogging by ICT advisors and those so obsessed with internet safety that they create 'walled gardens' for pupils.
Yes, I think blogging could be a great tool in teaching. I've been blogging at my university for the past year, and can see great potential for using this medium in teaching. Blogs provide an equal ground where everyone is free to have their say, so the potential for open discussion of subjects is huge. The ability to be anonymous when commenting on most blogs means that kids don't have to be ashamed of asking questions. I am applying to start a PGCE next year, and have been thinking of uses of Blogs in teaching for a while, I was very happy to see your article in the TES this week!
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Of course it does! The main problem for a lot of schools is active discouragement of blogging by ICT advisors and those so obsessed with internet safety that they create 'walled gardens' for pupils.
Yes, I think blogging could be a great tool in teaching. I've been blogging at my university for the past year, and can see great potential for using this medium in teaching. Blogs provide an equal ground where everyone is free to have their say, so the potential for open discussion of subjects is huge. The ability to be anonymous when commenting on most blogs means that kids don't have to be ashamed of asking questions.
I am applying to start a PGCE next year, and have been thinking of uses of Blogs in teaching for a while, I was very happy to see your article in the TES this week!
Excellent article Dan and I do realise the advantages of Blogging. Am presenting today at uni on the advantages and benefits of blogging.
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