With the use of blogs by students, students will be able to practice and publish their writing. This can be an advantage because students get a thrill at posting things that the whole world can see. With that in mind students will pay more attention to their grammar, spelling, etc. because their work will be viewed by more than just their classmates. However, a disadvantage of this might be that some students might feel self conscious about their words being published. Another advantage of blogs in a classroom for the students is that students will receive comments back about their post. Students will also be able to talk back and forth to experts. On these blog students will also be able to express themselves. Blogs can be used in all subject areas as well. However when assigning the use of blogs in a classroom the teacher should take into consideration some disadvantages of blogs. The first thing should be about the student’s home life. Some students may not have a computer a home; while others many not have the internet. Teachers should also do research about different blog sites, because it is the teachers responsibility to keep all of the students safe on the internet.
Along with students, teachers could also benefit with the use of blogs within a classroom. One way blogs could be used by teachers is to communicate with other teachers. In the blogs teachers could share lessons, ideas, projects, helpful hints, etc. Just like blogs can help students with their writing skills, blogs can also help improve teachers writing skills. With the use of blogs teachers are always learning the basic of technology, which is a must.
Before reading the online readings I didn't know anything about Google Docs. I was very surprised to learn that Google Docs was like a word processor. By using Google Docs, the user can create word documents, presentations, drawings, spreadsheets, etc.
What I really liked about Google Docs is that it is a way to collaborate with others. Everyone can add their part to Google Docs and it will be in the same version.
Some advantages are that Google Docs doesn't need to be installed onto your computer. Google Docs can be sent out to all of the users without attaching it into an email. Google Docs looks like most of the word processors on everyone’s computer. It also has auto save.
Some disadvantages about Google Docs are that it doesn't have as many features as the word processors do, like the ones on your computer. Also sometimes when you transfer your Google Doc document into word, it doesn't look the same as it did on Google Docs.
All in all I am very excited to start learning about the Google Docs program. I know this is something that I can take with me in the future.
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