So I was doing some research about blogging and it’s application as a tool for learning. And I came across this great article written by Stephen Downes.
This is a must read for anyone considering the use of blogs within
their class room. What stands out for me in this article is the example
of its use within the grade 5 - 6 classroom and how it is being so
successful at engaging the students. The students are obviously getting
jazzed about publishing their works for the world to see.
All this said I also started thinking about the long tail.
Why? because this article was written over 15 months ago and I am sure
its readership will last for a long time as blogging becomes more
understood and educators look for ways to integrate it into their
classes.
I’ve been busy driving across Canada. An amazing country with an amount
to see. We executed the trip during December so we added an additional
element of interest. If you want more about my trip across this
huge country visit the site developed to record it’s splendor.
http://www.rawsthorne.org/canada/