I've been thinking about how I could use blogs in my classroom. I suppose I could have students showcase some of their works and write a few thoughts on that piece. However, it just seems to me that a Wiki may be a better form of online portfolio. Then again what do I know about either. I'm just now being introduced to both of them.
I'm also a little concerned about some of the comments others could post with using it in a school setting that is. Does anyone know if there's anyway to secure blogs???
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I don't know much about securing blogs, but it is a great question. I believe that you can place settings so that the teacher would be able to proof all postings before they are actually posted. If that is true, its a good idea but can be quite a large burden for the teacher depending on how many students would be posting and how often.
ReplyDeleteI would have the same concerns about comments on student artwork. The best way to filter the comments would be like Jenna said and proof them. It may be a lot of work and time proofing comments. You would definitely have to way the "worth it" factor. Your idea of artwork on a wiki sounds like it may be a good alternative.
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