The document discusses the benefits of blogging in education. It provides 10 reasons why educators should have students blog, such as allowing students to communicate with teachers and peers, encouraging discussion, empowering student writing for a global audience, and developing literacy skills. The document also provides examples of blogs and getting started information, including a sample permission slip for student blogging.

1. Erik Van Dusen Regina Public Schools

3. Why Blog in Education?

4. Examples

6. Think-Pair-Share Blogging in Plain English

7. Top Ten Reasons Educators Should Blog Blogs provide a virtual announcement board for important messages about homework, assignments, deadlines, and more.

8. Top Ten Reasons Educators Should Blog Students have a larger audience when they blog. If the blog is public, they are potentially writing for a global audience. This knowledge may empower them and their work.

9. Top Ten Reasons Educators Should Blog Students can communicate with their teachers and other students through a blog. This is especially helpful for shy students who might not otherwise reach out.

10. Top Ten Reasons Educators Should Blog Blogs can be used to encourage discussion anytime — whether in or outside of class.

11. Top Ten Reasons Educators Should Blog Teachers can build their professional learning network through blogs by connecting with other experts and learning about new tools in their field.

12. Top Ten Reasons Educators Should Blog Teachers can learn more about Web 2.0 tools and become more comfortable and familiar with them through the practice of writing a blog.

13. Top Ten Reasons Educators Should Blog Blogs allow for multimedia interaction. Students can post pictures, videos, links, and more.

14. Top Ten Reasons Educators Should Blog Blogs can help students develop and hone literacy skills 100 Reasons Educators Should Blog (2010)

15. Examples Mr. Fisher’s Idea Hive Mrs. Hosie Mr. Van Dusen ETEC 522 and 565

16. Getting Started

17. Getting Started Sample Permission Slip iGO Permission Slip