Classroom Blogging
Wednesday, August 25, 2004
The New York Times >In the Classroom, Web Logs Are the New Bulletin Boards looks at the experiences of teachers using the technology instead of in-class discussions or essays. It mentions several advantages, such as involving the children in updates instead of the teacher being solely responsible and “leveling the playing field” so that all of the children interect, including the shy ones.
Anything that makes learning more active is a good thing. There is nothing more boring than being lectured at, particularly for small children.
Education — laura
