Blog

=Blog=

**// What is it? //**
According to TechTerms.com a blog is "Short for 'Web Log,' this term refers to a list of journal entries posted on a Web page. Anybody who knows how to create and publish a Web page can publish their own blog. Some Web hosts have made it even easier by creating an interface where users can simply type a text entry and hit 'publish' to publish their blog."

**// How was it used? //**
We used our blog quite frequently throughout this course. Every week we would have some sort of prompt or response to make to a reading, website, or assignment. We would complete this reflections through a blog post. The blog also served as a place to take notes, save work, and brainstorm. My future students, if I work with deaf students like I hope to, will definitely be blogging (video blogging) to respond to various questions, readings, assignments, etc. I think, especially with deaf students having low English writing and reading skills, they will benefit and feel much more comfortable signing in front of a webcam to respond or discuss an assignment rather than write a paper or journal. If you would like to look at my blog and its posts, click on the link below.

// **NETS Standards** //
A blog is a great technology tool for students to use to fulfill a few of the NETS Standards. One standard that is definitely met in Communication and Collaboration. Students, through blogs, can communicate their opinions, express thoughts and questions and share ideas. Students can practice free-writing, journaling, and other writing skills. Students can also collaborate by commenting on other students' blogs. Another NETS Standard that can be touched upon is Digital Citizenship. Students can reach out to the global market by blogging about critical issues in the global economy, current events, and events that are occurring in their age range.


 * Elise's ISTC Space Blog