How teachers can use blogs?

Teachers can use blogs effectively in the classroom just to keep up with their student’s thoughts. It is important for a teacher to know what their students are thinking not only on an educational level but on a personal level as well. Teachers can use blogs to gain insight into a student’s mind and see what is really going on. This is also another way for teachers to get to know their students. Teachers can ask question like how do you feel about this and what do you think about this and ask students to answer openly and honestly. In order for it to be effective though teachers must respond as well so on the other hand students can get to know their teachers. Also in order for it to be effective teachers must also hold a discussion in class so students can voice their opinions as well. Teachers should have no part in this so students may once have a say on things. Another way for it to be effective is you have to make sure the things they blog about connect to their lives or them in general in some kind of way. It tends to have a bigger impact on students when it relates to them and their peers. IPods can be used in the same way just to get to know your students and technology is one of the best ways to go about doing this. There is not one child in this world who does not have a connection with technology.