The document discusses several studies that found blogging in education can improve student writing. When students blog, they write more frequently, provide feedback on each other's work, and receive teacher feedback that improves their writing. Blogging also helps students organize their thoughts and learn from peers. The document also introduces ePals, a free website that provides blogging and email services schools can use to facilitate student collaboration and communication.

2. " The Pro’s of Blogging (and a Few Con’s Too)” "Five Don'ts of Classroom Blogging“ "ePals Delivers Free E-Mail, Blogging for Schools“

12. Citations: Nagel, Dave. "ePals Delivers Free E-Mail, Blogging for Schools," T.H.E. Journal, 9/10/2007, http://www.thejournal.com/articles/21246 Ramaswami , Rama. "The Prose of Blogging (and a Few Cons, Too)," T.H.E. Journal, 11/1/2008, http://www.thejournal.com/articles/23562 Sturgeon , Julie. "Five Don'ts of Classroom Blogging," T.H.E. Journal, 2/1/2008, http://www.thejournal.com/articles/22014 Blogging is an excellent tool teachers can use to enhance the way they teach and engage their students. Student already love to be on the computer and blog, so why not give them an opportunity to learn in the process? Blogging is a great way to collaborate with other students, to increase the amount of writing students produce, to stay connected with your students, and to reach and communicate with students that normally have trouble participating in a crowded classroom. I encourage everyone to consider blogging as a beneficial technology tool for their classroom.