Students posting work to blogs...

It is important for students to post their work to blogs (or in other ways) because it lets them feel important and like they have accomplished something. Being a student myself, I like to know that my work is appreciated, and by students having their work posted to blogs, it lets them feel like others appreciate their hard work. Posting work to blogs gives a sense of satisfaction. Also, by students posting their works to blogs, others can look at it and learn something new. Lastly, it is important for students to post work to blogs because it allows the student, parent, teacher, etc to look back at previous work and see improvements and progression.

I am currently taking EDM 310 (technology class) at USA. There are some examples that come to mind that demonstrate students posting work to blogs. One example is my EDM 310 class blog that I am posting to as I type. EDM 310 has other projects, but the main project that students participate in is posting to their individual class blog. Each week we have certain topics that we have to blog about, and this blog documents almost everything I do in this EDM 310 class, including some of the other assigned projects. This class blog is important because not only does it serve as documentation that I participated in class, but it also allows me to learn numerous things about technology. By posting my work versus just writing on paper, I along with the rest of the world can view my work. Viewing other's work can teach people and give them ideas. Blogs can be used as resources for anybody. My class blog link is www.bentonaedm310fall2009.blogspot.com. My EDM 310 class blog can be found at www.sullivansedm310fall09.blogspot.com.

A second example of students posting their work to blogs is the PS22 choir in New York City. Their site an be found at http://www.ps22chorus.blogspot.com/. This example shows that posting work to blogs is important for recognition of the student's hard work. Because their work has been posted to blogs, they have been invited to shows on MTV and ABC's Nightline. This exmaple also shows how the students enjoy what they do. To take a look at the work of the PS22 Choir, click here

Another example of students posting their work to blogs is Mr. McClung's class. He posts students work and activities to his class blog in order to let people see what the students are learning for the week. This allows others to not only know what the students are doing in school, but it also allows inspiration for others. Click here to view Mr. McClung's class blog

The final example that demonstrates students posting work to blogs is the Room 10 at PT England School. Their class website shows the different projects that the students complete. Such projects include letters and animations. By posting student's work to blogs, other family members besides immediate members can see what work the students are doing. Also, by posting to blogs, people from around the world can look and see what other students are doing. Click here to view Room 10's blog

Again, by posting student's work to blogs, many doors open for teachers, parents, and students. Parents, stuents, and teachers can track to work of students. Other teachers and students can gain inspiration from other's work. Posting work to blogs and in other ways, gives people more access to learning.