International Teachers blogs In The Classroom

"Wikis and Blogs for the Classroom" shares how Asian classrooms are using blogs and wikis. This article covers what wikis and blogs are, their uses in the classroom and precautions that should be taken if a school plans to use these tools in their classroom. In the article the writer states that one of the reasons for using blogs and wikis is because they can be created and maintained by the user.

A wiki is a website that can be used collectively by students. One student can write a story and others can add to it and edit it. There are many ways a teacher can utilize a wiki. They can post videos on the website and have the students write reviews,have collaborative student writings,and have essay writing practice for tests.

A blog is a website where the student can post writings and links. Visitors to the blog can read and post comments. Teachers can use blogs as a way to encourage discussions in the classrooms,or have students post journal entries.

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