Teddy Bears Go Blogging

     The article "Teddy Bears Go Blogging" by Brenda Sherry made me grateful for this teacher. She did not only help her students in blogging online, but she discovered this technology that has helped and will help many teachers and students. I liked this blog for many reasons. It is purposeful, so many younger students learn to write and communicate successfully. In addition, the teacher looked for a flexible way of learning. Students can practice learning in and out of the classroom. It is also safe. Therefore, students can learn in a safe environment supervised by the teacher. It is an interactive tool, so students can connect, comment on other students' posts, and receive feedback. The comments of the teacher, peers, parents, and relatives motivate students to learn and do their best, so it is a motivation tool.

It is great to have such a blog. I plan to use it in my classroom. For example, students in a reading lesson will be able to relate their personal experiences with the new lesson. They will have the freedom to choose between writing or recording. It is a helpful technology for the present generation and fits students' interests and love for technology. It will also allow my students to practice their learning anywhere, even outside the school walls, especially since it is free. It is a great tool to connect with other students around the world and benefit from their ideas, culture, experiences, thinking, and problem-solving skills. My students will be excited to do homework and assignments in a fun and unconventional way. My students will participate in performing group tasks at times that suit them. I think this technology will help them manage their time, their tasks, and where they learn. Blogging will also enable them to review and verify their writings before editing and publishing. As a teacher, I believe this blog will be appropriate for all my students, especially students with disabilities. The recording feature will allow them to learn and communicate according to their abilities. I believe that the learning outcomes for all students will achieve great success. What I should take into consideration is to provide enough opportunities for students who cannot practice learning outside of school for many reasons. Some students do not have internet service, do not have electronic devices, or live in poverty.