1. Using Weblogs in Education Created by: Christopher Tisdale

5. Pro and Cons of using Weblogs International tool for learning Strengthens writing skills Instructional tools for the instructor Students can use a blog site to submit assignments and homework Encourages dangerous or illegal acts Allows students to interact with their peers Encourages poor writing habits (grammar, spelling, and e-mail style abbreviations) Strengthens the students’ reading skills Blogs can be age inappropriate Students are motivated to do their best work Exposure to inappropriate posting (pornography, hateful speech, and violence) Excellent method of communication Negative Aspects of Blogging Positive Aspects of Blogging

7. Ways of Incorporating Blogs into the Classroom Use to discuss different exercises and diet plans. Physical Education Show video on atoms and have students write a response online. Science Use as an instructional tool for students Math Discuss the Great Depression. History Reflect on a piece of literature ( Raisin in the Sun) English