Web Awareness

There are so many issues with using the internet in schools, because there are many safety concerns. It is important to not run away from the issues that arise from using the internet. Some of the issues are the pop-ups and internet ads that are somewhat targets for younger audiences, because if they can get students hooked in the internet, they may be mass consumers of some sites for life. This is one reason why it is important to explain to students, (depending on the age), the reason for filtering sites and why they should filter sites at home as well.

Blogging

I have found, through a recent presentation, that blogging could be a valuable way to assess students learning and knowledge. A blog can help students that are having difficulties expressing themselves in class, or the students that would rather type in a conversation then verbalize their feelings. Blogging is a new way of communication, but I think it can really be an asset to teachers to keep track of the student's assignments throughout the year. It is also a great way to perform summative assess students at the end of the year, and discuss their growth with their parents using a blog rather than a pile of paper work. I am not saying that written assignments should be discarded from the curriculum, but instead blogging should be added to the curriculumto enhance students learning.