Beginning to See

Ummm...bet you think I'm referring to the wearing of glasses by the title of this blog?! Not quite....
After sharing my thoughts on blogs with classmates and others, I am beginning to see where there could be an advantage to my students. As Alisa had suggested, using a blog in my science classes could be beneficial. Some of my students do not like writing in their journals after they have learned a concept. However, by using the computer and having the students create a blog, I think their interest level just may rise. I could have them use the blog as their journal where other students can respond; and, for the students that have computers/internet access from home, their parents can read what their child is learning.
Ok...I'm beginning to see the light.
Stay tuned next week for more of my guiding light. :)

Time to Catch up!

A new entry. I really do not like Blogs. I have a problem with posting whatever is on my mind for everyone to see. I need help in changing my attitude before I can clearly see how this type of technology can be used with my students. I do know that if and when I use Blogs with my class, it would have to be done in the classroom. Out of my 64 3rd grade students (large number because we do rotations - I have three classes), only a few have Internet access from home. I will continue to read through all of your Blogs to see if I can jump the fence to the positive side of Blogs. I'm open for suggestions. :)
Thanks - Judy

What's a blog?

Greetings ITER's!
You may all know what a blog is, but I didn't until tonight. I've been hearing about this new phenomenon from the kids and through the news. I'm about to join this generation of bloggers. :)
JAS