Is blogging available to EVERYONE??
It is obvious that everyone does not have access to the Internet as of yet. The world has evolved technologically- and many students and teachers understand, appreciate, and thrive to the very fact that information is at the click of a mouse. I am elated to know that blogging with my students on various topics and concepts is more than just a dream it is becoming a reality. However, will I be able to reach ALL students through blogging? According to the U.S. Census, Richardson stated that household Internet connections jumped to 62 percent, up from 17 percent just 10 years ago. And, estimates about 70 percent will have broadband access by 2012 (Jupiter Research, 2007). In stating this, until the numbers reach 100 percent, Weblogs will be out of reach for some students and teachers in the United States. Blogs can still be used even if students do not have access to the Web, however, the possibilities for their use are much more likely if they do. Teachers can provide Weblog use during after school or before school tutorial, schedule Internet use in the school library, or take the students to the computer lab. I don't think the idea of Weblogging should be eliminated altogether though.
Richardson, Will. (2010.) Blogs, Wikis, Podcasrs, and Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms. 3rd ed. Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin
Though blogging may not be available to everyone- the use of technology should be integrated into the classroom to motivate and enhance instruction to meet the needs of students. Check out the article below to see how technology increased the participation and engagement in a 2nd grade Math class.
ReplyDeleteStudents and Teachers- Do you believe that students are more engaged in learning when technology is involved? Explain.
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