10 Best Reasons to Have Blogs in the Classroom

1. Collaboration: Helps students learn from each other and teach each other about blogs.  "The one doing the work is the one doing the learning." -Tim Carr
2. Hands-on: Allows students to create a blog and change the layout of their blog.
3. Expression: Lets students show off many of their multiple intelligences.
4. Motivation: Provides a place students can turn in their homework as well as edit their assignments.
5. Technology: Helps students become familiar with technology and instantly see their creations.
6. Online Portfolios: Creates a space where students can upload their best work to show off to their family and friends.
7. Classroom Management: Allows the teacher to have a place students can go to for clear instructions on homework assignments.
8. Voice: Provides a place students can voice their opinion about issues that may be relevant to them.
9. Communication: Provides a place where parents can go to see what homework their student may need to complete. Also provides an alternate place for parents to communicate with teachers.
10. Sharing of Ideas: Allows teachers to share their ideas with other teachers and get ideas for their own classroom by viewing other blogs.