Classroom Usage

Hello everyone! As an educator who is new to blogging, I've been thinking of practical ways I could use this tool in the classroom. I must confess, that I have become somewhat addicted to checking my blog and reading comments on the blogs of other Walden classmates. As the school year comes to a close, and I begin to prepare my summer reading assignment for honors 10 English, I am strongly considering creating a blog for the summer assignments. This blog would provide a place for students to communicate with me and each other about the text and other assignments. Blogging about the assignments, along with what to expect in the fall, could greatly reduce stress for the incoming freshmen, and provide a sense of camaraderie within the classroom before we arrive again for the next school year. If the blog is a success, students could respond to questions I post to further discussion of the texts and continue the blog once school has resumed. Blogging would be an option, not a requirement for the summer assignment, as some students may not have Internet access at home. What do you think? Any suggestions for creating a blog for summer reading?

Teaching High School is Tough

Hello everyone! As the school year quickly approaches an end, we typically take time to reflect on the progress, joys, and frustrations of the year. Please share your most rewarding or frustrating teaching moments of the year, and at least one best practice idea.