tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5660088913986214367.post8883816970756613685..comments2012-03-27T01:05:36.466-04:00Comments on Technology in the Classroom: Using Blogs in the ClassroomJudy Spearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12073222809044400859noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5660088913986214367.post-19265274032277141282011-07-08T19:00:01.245-04:002011-07-08T19:00:01.245-04:00I really like your idea of having your students do...I really like your idea of having your students do their reading journal in a blog format, talk about motivation! I am a 5th grade teacher and it would be so nice to be able to kind of entice the students I constantly struggle with to motivate to read, but if they knew all they had to do so they could, “play” on the computer with their blog I am sure they would be highly motivated very quickly! Do you think you would use this as an assessment tool or more of just a check off that they completed it? Great ideas with the math problems blog too; great way to incorporate a home connection as well.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268368084933385488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5660088913986214367.post-11760377490750902252011-07-07T12:04:15.554-04:002011-07-07T12:04:15.554-04:00Judy, I love your idea of the all week math proble...Judy, I love your idea of the all week math problem. One possible extension you could use to further enhance learning is to have the students try and create their own tricky/puzzle/word problems. I remember my 5th grade teacher trying this technique and it really cemented the concepts for me. I have a feeling that those gifted in math will enjoy the chance to excel in their efforts to try and "outsmart" you and the rest of the class!nicknohnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05591555237293098047noreply@blogger.com