Group Task for ECMM 470

Bloom's Taxonomy

Knowledge: Identify at least three ways in which blogs can be used in education-->
1. Blogs can be used for class announcements and information
2. group acitivites, projects, discussions
3. sharing group projects (videos, pictures, etc)
4. can be used to hand in assignments, acitivites, etc

Comprehension: List three reasons why teachers should integrate blogs in their classrooms-->
1. Incorporating technology in the classroom
2. Incorporating student's skills and interests into the classroom
3. Easy access for information both in school and out side of school

Application: Describe three ways in which you can use Blogs for your own teaching or professional development -->
1. You can post links and videos you want your students to watch
2. You can post and share other resources, videos with other teachers
3. Forming new ways to connect with students and engage them in their learning

Analysis: Is the use of blogs in education better than the use of static websites?
--> Yes, because blogs can be co-created, and they are more trusted. They are up to date, information can be added, edited or deleted. Students can update their blogs with information and teachers can update their blogs for their students daily.

Synthesis: How might blogging change your role as an educator?
--> Blogging opens the doors for communication and allows students to access information from home. As a teacher, you have more access to your students and allows a teacher to give feedback, edit and evaluate assignments, activities, discussions, etc.

Evaluation: List at least three potential disadvantages of using blogs in education?
1. Students may stop showing up for class.
2. May limit face to face interaction.
3. Students that don't have a computer would be out of the loop.
4. Potential increase in plagerism.

Kelcee & Theresa