The document discusses using blogs in the classroom to encourage 21st century learning skills. It describes how the author had students in two classes start blogs in 2005 to reflect on their learning and tasks. Students engaged in discussion and made connections with other classrooms through their blogs. The author continued using blogs the following year and saw improvements in students' writing, reading comprehension, and ability to see issues from different perspectives. Comments from classmates and others helped shape students' learning and understanding of blogging.