Pen pals use to be the way to communicate with other students across the country and the world. Now that we have the internet it has become a lot easier to get into contact with other students as well as hold better communication. I think blogging in the classroom will open up a lot of opportunities for students as well as teachers.
If we could blog with international students it would be a great lesson for students. They are getting writing experience, cultural experience, and communication experience. Blogging has become global and anyone can do it. It would give students a chance to reach a higher level of thinking and expressing their thoughts.
There is so much to teach students about as far as diversity and what better way than blogging with students from different backgrounds, cultures, and schools. I think blogging teaches students about themselves from their blogs.
What do you think?
I think blogging is a great way for international students to communicate. It is fairly informal, which older students like, and it can be student-driven. Students love getting letters, and they do not seem to care if they are paper-and-pen, or electronic.
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteYour right about blogging teaching students about themselves. Blogging shows them topics they value and allows them to interact with a variety of perspectives. :)