Thing # 3

     One purpose for using a blog in my teacher education program might be to keep up with any changes made to our program, or even get some different insight from another student in the program.  Inside the classroom, a blog might be used for teaching computer navigation skills to students.  By posting what my class has been working on, maybe another teacher would have suggestions for me as to what worked for them in a particular subject area.  Parents could also interact by allowing teachers to know what 2.0 programs their children are familiar with.
     On the 50 Must-see teacher blogs one teacher had a great point about allowing our students to use the technology that is available to them inside the classroom.  Why prevent them from using these things?  A blog would aid them in their computer skills and grow their confidence for working with other forms of technology.  We all know that technology is changing rapidly, and the need to keep current is great.  Most every occupation out their today uses some form of it, and our students will need to be ready for the challenge.