Hey Grade 8s!
Welcome to our blog!

Ms Little's Top Ten Reasons that we will blog...

1. Blogs provide a virtual announcement board for important messages about homework, assignments, deadlines, and more.
2. Students can communicate with their teachers and other students through a blog. This is especially helpful for shy students who might not otherwise reach out.
3. Students have a larger audience when they blog. If the blog is public, they are potentially writing for a global audience. This knowledge may empower them and their work.
4. Blogs can be used to encourage discussion anytime — whether in or outside of class.
5. Teachers can learn more about Web 2.0 tools and become more comfortable and familiar with them through the practice of writing a blog.
6. Teachers can build their professional learning network through blogs by connecting with other experts and learning about new tools in their field.
7. The increased transparency will build trust and rapport with parents and the community.
8. Blogs can help students develop and hone literacy skills.
9. Blogs allow for multimedia interaction. Students can post pictures, videos, links, and more.
10. Blogs are FUN!

Good luck!  I look forward to you sharing your thoughts!
-Ms Little