- All information is online and accessable from any location with mobile access devices
- Posts can be easily edited and updated
- Pictures, videos, weblinks etc. can be uploaded to share students' work
- Privacy settings can be enforced to prevent unwanted visitors for privacy reasons
- Ability for students to comment and share each others work - collaboration
- Ability to make students global learners by connecting with other students from around the world
- Information can be saved as students blog preventing lost information
- Teachers can easily monitor student progress
Minus:
- Some students or parents many not have internet access from home
- No spell check
- Particular websites blogs may not be appropriate for students to view
- Students may feel self-conscious sharing their work with peers (Lauren's E-Learning Blog)
- Students may post inappropriate or unconstructive comments on others work
- Technology failures may disrupt student learning and lessons
- Reduces the need for ink and paper - sustainability
- Although some blog sites may have inappropriate content there are some blog sites such as www.edublogs.org that allow more teacher control
For interactive ways that blogs can be used in the classroom check out this website: http://web20intheclassroom.blogspot.com.au/2008/10/ways-to-use-blogs-in-your-classroom-and.html
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