Blogs are an immensely popular source
of information offering new ideas, advice, and inspiration. Blogging has become a trend "sparking debate over whether blogs would replace traditional media". But what are the pros and cons of having a classroom blog? We are future teachers, so should blogs be used as a tool for teaching classes? I'll try me best to answer these questions.
Let’s begin with the pros:
1.
Having a class blog that all the students could
participate in would allow for creativity to flow between students.
2.
It opens the lines of communication outside of school
hours.
3.
It keeps students involved so they are not just being
lectured but rather they are taking education into their own hands.
4.
If you want to read other people’s blogs there are
literally millions to choose from.
5.
Obviously, it’s fun and interesting!
And I want to point out some of the
disadvantages of blogging.
1.
Not all students have access to computer and Internet.
2.
Being on the computer all day takes students away from
being outside and being active.
3.
Anytime students are posting information on the
Internet either about themselves, family, school, university etc., it poses a
threat to them. Therefore there is a great need for the blog to secure to all
outside people.
Surely, this is not all the
advantages and disadvantages I can think of at the moment. And I would love to
hear from other on their views about some pros and cons I have not thought of.
To my mind, as a future teacher, I think blogs will be especially helpful and
useful at the high school level. It is a great way for teachers to give
feedback on their students. And the benefit of improved writing for pupils
makes blogging a good source in the learning process.
Express
yourself!
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