Blogging

1) What are the "affordances" and "constraints" of the technology? In other words, what does the technology allow us to do or prevent us from doing?

Kids are more likely to do it since it is something different and they would be more interested in the assignment. They would be able to put what they have learned in their own words it and it lets their classmates read and comment on each other’s writings. An issue with the blogs is that all of the children post would not be able to be discussed in class  

2) What new skills do we need to teach students?

We would have to teach the students what kind of work we expect from them and how to use the website.

3) What will I need to do differently in terms of how I teach in the classroom? How will teaching and learning look different?

If we are having a discussion in class they can continue it after they leave the classroom and form their own opinions about it. They also would develop their web skills and conversation skills amongst their peers in a stress free environment.

4) How does the technology help me to foster creativity, innovation and some of the other 21st century skills?

It helps with creativity because they are free to express themselves in an environment where they have control and are the masters, all within a few set guidelines.

5) What are some ways I can use this technology in my classroom?

Use as a tool to discuss the main focus of a lesson, if the students are talking about a certain book or topic in science they can use the blogs to talk about things they found interesting about that section of the class and what they found troubling.