http://www.nytimes.com/2004/08/19/technology/circuits/19blog.html?ex=1250568000&en=33627811ca310596&ei=5090
This is a article that talks about how blogging is the new craze and that many classrooms are starting to use it. They are being used as bulletin boards and that is useful. I personally do not think that this is a beneficial way to use blogs. I really think that blogs are not that useful because I forget that I have one and so I guess if you are all about it, it would be cool, but most parents really do not know how to use that all that well, or atleast mine. So overall, I think its a good idea in theory but I do not think that my parent's age really understand or get why blogs are beneficial they would much rather recieve a paper copy of what is going on at the schools.
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I agree with what you said here, for the most part. Blogs can truly be utilized to be a great source of instant communication, utilizing all forms of technology. However, on the flip side- how PRACTICAL are blogs? Do we see all of the non-tech-savvy parents engaging in posts frequently? I doubt it. I think that it's a great attempt to use if that's for you, but I highly doubt they will become extremely common and mainstreamed. That's just my opinion, though :)
Jacqueline,
I really like the article you chose. It really relates to not only our current class, but the classrooms we will be working in. I agree that the practicality of using blogs to communicate with parents is very unlikely. Speaking from experience, I personally do not spend much time on my computer. I am lucky if I check my e-mail twice a day. Some days I don't even get around to checking it. Some families are so busy with kids and all their activities that they might not have time to sit down and write on a blog once a week. Using blog's might be an interesting experiment, but I would not rely on a high response. I believe in using multiple forms of communication with the parents. Whether it be phone, e-mail, written note, newsletters, etc. I think it will really depend on the attitude of your classroom and the parents.
I agree that I do not see much use in blogs. Although I think it is necessary to have some type of online resource for parents to view, blogs might be a little too difficult. I doubt that they would use blogs as a means of communication. If I were a parent I think I would prefer either sending an email to the teacher, viewing a website, or talking in person. Some parents may use this but I do not seeing it to be very practical.
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