Today I read some reflections from the 2010 Web 2.0 cohort and I was pretty impressed. It is inspiring to read about how much they have learned and to see how their blogs look. After reading them, I'm keen and a little anxious about some of the upcoming modules that were mentioned.
I watched the Google Privacy Tips and I found this really valuable. I was ignorant to the fact that my blog could be accessed by anyone who searched on google. I realised very quickly the implications this could have for blog accounts being used in the classroom. By simply accessing the display settings and editing the permission tabs I will be able to protect the privacy of my students.
I also realised that I am using a kind of blog already in my classroom. Currently, my students have been involved in the Resilient Planet JASON project. The students have been using the online journal to post research, querries they may have, and any other information about their tasks. I am able to set them assignments and post announcements. Student's are really excited to publish their research online. A great benefit is the students can access the website at home. Therefore, no books need to be carried home. Likewise, I can access their work on the web without having to collect and mark books. Comments can be added online to their journal entry.
I have really enjoyed using this tool and look forward to setting up other blog accounts for my students in their other units of work.
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