Blog on in the classroom

Blog On in the ClassroomCarol E. KubotaAmerican English Culture Program @ Arizona State University (AECP)

What is a Blog?

• A place to write down your thoughts.

• A place to post pictures.

• A place to post your homework?

Blogger vs Facebook

• Facebook is more for social reasons.

• Blogger can be used for academic reasons

Blogger in the Classroom• Blogging can take place as a team, pair, or individual.

• Blogging enhances learning through creativity.

Blogging for Homework• Assignments are posted on the blog.• Other students can comment on assignments of their

classmates.• Students can post pictures, essays, poems, summaries,

book reports, etc.

Course Management for teachers• No more lost assignments.• Reduce the paperwork• Announcements can be posted

Steps to Creating a Blog with BloggerFollow the steps on the handout.

Class BlogIntermediate 2 Reading/Writing 2012