Educational Blogging

Educational blogging is a form of online writing that allows students to expand on their own knowledge, while also recognizing their peers point of view. As for instructors, "Blogs can be used for their own professional development. It promotes the exchange of their teaching experiences or ideas for transforming education". Along with this, they are "able to share where to find free software and educational tools". Overall, educational blogging has its benefits for everyone involved. 

It's a great tool to use for positive feedback and
the expression of ideas. 

The first blog I decided to view from my peers, was written by Kate, about why some children act out in the classroom setting. The topic of this blog really intrigued me and I was very interested to learn more about it. She discusses how important it is to try and understand the deeper issues that may be going on with students that can cause this kind of behavior. Becoming frustrated with those acting out can be quite easy, however treating them with empathy and compassion is necessary in order to create a connection at first. Next I looked into Brooke's blog, which discussed the prevalence of cyberbullying in today's society. She made the statement that, "It is easier for people to quickly comment on a social media post, or make fake accounts while they hide behind a screen. Directly saying something to a person can be hard to do, especially since a good amount of communication is done through technology too". I really agreed with this point and the duration of her writing. Lastly, I chose to view Bailey's discussion on classroom management, because this was one of the topics I considered writing about myself. She discusses how students are better off learning in a classroom where teachers always have a plan, cater to their needs, and make sure to give clear instructions. I like that she recognizes just how important classroom management can be in the learning environment. 

I've had a positive experience with blogging so far! I enjoy the ability to express my own ideas and opinions, while also providing factual information for readers. I think blogging is a great tool to use with students because it promotes self-expression and creativity, while encouraging an open connection between everyone.