Blogging in the classroom

Learning about blogging and setting up my own has been exciting and new. I feel like I have come so far with technology. I have started participating in more online activity, like creating my own personal blog. I have even added pictures and music to my personal one. It is such a great way to connect with people from around the world. It is just amazing!

Classroom blogging allows for students to learn and communicate outside of the classroom. After viewing a number of blogs that are school connected, I am amazed at how enthusiastic students are about contributing. I think that newer generations really connect to online technology.

I would really like to have my students use blogging to connect with the Hilton community. I am currently working on a program with a colleague of mine that will use blogging to bring the students together with members of the Hilton community. One idea is to set up a blog and video cam at the library for people to leave messages for my students to respond to.

If you have any other ideas, I would love to hear them!