The biology blog was focused for one teacher's classes so that her students and families could interact with her curriculum and activities. Posts revolved around assignments and intriguing questions along with class polls and projects. The content of this blog leads me to believe that Miss Baker is an expert teacher and well versed in her curriculum content. The content is very reader friendly and is updated frequently which contributes to a community based upon communication. I would use this site as a credible source for information considering the fact that Miss Baker and her students do an excellent job in investigating their questions. Their blog posts and interaction communicate a sincere voice for learning in this field.
The elementary school blog really is impressive in many aspects. It is highly organized, comprehensive, and easy to use. (I have actually talked to my principal about making a version of this type of blog for our own school. He is obviously engaged in the idea and on board with this!) Family members, students, and faculty in this school are going to have much success in interacting and being active members of their school's community.
That is terrific that you have support from your administrator and as you mentioned in another blog, blogs are ok are your school. Go with that! :-)
ReplyDeleteI agree that the elementary blogs are so impressive. I have to admitt that a few years ago I would have thought that having a blog for a kindergarten class would be worthless. Now I think every class should have one. This is such a powerful tool and as librarians it is going to be our jobs to prove to educators that using web 2.0 is a necessary tool for our 21st learners.
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