When I realized we had to blog in EDM310 I wasn't to sure about it. All this new technology was foreign to me, and I was used to writing things down, and it was hard for me to be spontaneous and just type. But I think blogging will keep me more connected to my students. I think students will tend to be more relaxed and spontaneous in thier blogs verses the ridgidity of the classroom environment. It will also allow my students to engage with each other and I know it was easier for me to accomplish projects and assignments when I had communication with my classmates. It was also great to see what others thought about what I posted and I enjoyed commenting on other peoples bogs. It also gives students the arena to be opinionated and argumentative and supportive with thier classmaates. I also think if students like the security of having a class blog to look at where they can keep in touch with their teacher, look at assignments, enjoy photos and posts where they can interact with others, is almost like having a 24 hour classroom.
