I see more pros than cons in the world of blogging for educational purposes. One good outcome of blogging is....anyone, anywhere can join in on a discussion. You can also see what other students have to say. Another good thing about blogging is, students will be less likely to be shy about posting an answer or thought because you are behind a computer. Students will also have the ability to join in lectures from their homes, without commuting. This will also save time and money.
On the other hand, a con is that we have no face-to-face interaction. We need to have personal interaction. It is a very important social skill. Blogging can also be very boring at times. We need to have interaction in the world of education it makes learning more fun!
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You are right about students being more likely to contribute to an online discussion than a class discussion. Participating in an online discussion is less threatening than speaking aloud infront of your class members, especially in middle school. I think the lack of face-to-face interaction can be adapted by adding more opportunities to discuss subjects aloud infornt of the class. Good ideas!
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