The document discusses the benefits of using blogs in the classroom, including providing an up-to-date database of class activities, assignments, and projects; encouraging constructive technology use; and allowing parents to view student work and grades. It also provides examples of other educators successfully using blogs to share classroom content and digital portfolios with students, parents, and future opportunities.

1. GRAPHIC DESIGN: BLOGS ARE BETTER
Why Blogs are useful in the classroom.

2. WHY I USE A BLOG
• It is an up to date and relevant database of classroom activities.
• These activities include : homework assignments, classroom projects,
tutorials, peer reviews, and reference websites.
 It encourages students to use technology in a constructive way.
 It allows parents to see the students assignments, class work,
grades, and final projects.
 Students can use the blog as a digital portfolio, that they can use
for college and future job opportunities.

3. EXAMPLES OF OTHER BLOGS
 Blogs are quickly becoming a staple in today’s
classroom. As seen here
(http://tinyurl.com/8yabt5c)
 The following links show how other educators are
using blogs in their classrooms:
 http://ilgunas.edublogs.org/
 http://tidertechie.edublogs.org/
 http://www.classroomblogging.com/