Blog+Page

==A blog is a web page that consists of entries in reverse chronological order, with the newest on top, that can be viewed by many people on a variety of topics. Someone can have a professional or personal blog. It can be used to keep people updated on events surrounding a particular topic, like homework, or it can include the capability for viewers to interact and make comments. I have seen blogs with great value and those that are just a forum for anyone to say anything on any topic, which can lead to inappropriate conversations on any topic. I like the idea of using a blog in which I am the only person who can post and edit. The best use I have found is to post about classroom happenings, lessons, projects and due dates. I did, however, use blogging in a classroom assignment, and it worked well. It allowed for students to blog as a character from a Shakespeare play. Using this forum, I was able to assess whether or not they understood the motivations of characters and comprehended the oftentimes confusing language and plot. What I found to be difficult was keeping up with the blogging. I think once I am in the habit and have parents and students following my posts, I will be more likely to keep up with it. That has been a weakness for me this semester--keeping up with weekly blogging. ==

@http://mrsturnerc110.blogspot.com/