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It’s almost 11 years since I first began blogging! Who would have thought that simple decision to begin a blog would have led to so many fantastic outcomes for me, for my students, and for my community?
Back in 2008 I didn’t know much at all about blogging but nevertheless took the opportunity to set up a blog on Global2. After setting up my professional blog, I established a class blog.
I naively thought having a class blog would just be a bit of fun and perhaps a good way to connect with parents.
Little did I know there can be so many educational benefits from having a well-run classroom blogging program.
This post unpacks 18 benefits of blogging for teachers and students. But first, let’s explore why blogging has lasted while other tools have come and gone.
The simple reason is, a blog is more than a tool. It’s anything you want it to be. A blog is a blank canvas and a virtual home for you to set up however you like.
Blogs are simply websites. The only real difference between a blog and a traditional website is that it is generally updated more frequently and usually offers interaction in the form of comments. Do websites have expiry dates?
18 Benefits Of Educational Blogging
Check out the summary below then scroll down as I dig into the benefits of blogging for teachers and students.
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