Blogging is educationally sound for teaching students?

Blogging is educationally sound for teaching students because (Davis 2008) :-

• It provides a space for sharing opinions and learning in order to grow communities of discussion and knowledge — a space where students and teachers can learn from each other.

• Blogs help learners to see knowledge as interconnected as opposed to a set of discrete facts.

• Blogs foster ownership and choice.

• The opportunity for collective and collaborative learning is enormous. Students have the opportunity to read their classmates’ blogs and those of others. This is not possible in a regular classroom setting.

• The interactive nature of blogging creates enthusiasm for writing and communication.

• Blogging engages students in conversation and learning.

• The interactive nature of blogging creates enthusiasm for writing and communication.

• Provides the possibility of connecting with experts.

• Encourage students to be active student who can contribute own ideas and opinions.

• The archive features of blogging records ongoing learning. It facilitates reflection and evaluation needed for teacher to make assessment and evaluation.

Therefore, You will build your skills over time. Not starting means not getting anywhere.As time progresses, using these tools will become second nature for the students, and yourself.