Three ways that teachers could use blogs in their teaching

TESOL Standard: English language learners communicate for social, intercultural, and instructional purposes within the school setting. 1. Teachers could provide extra reading practice for students.

Usually, the teacher is the only person who reads students writing. With weblog, students can learn from their peers’ writings which are well written. Also, they can help each other by positing their comments.

2. Teachers could encourage students participate in class and build relationship between students.

Sometimes students spend time on just studying with the same people without getting to know them well in a large class. A blog is another tool that can help bring students together. Students who are quiet in class can get opportunity to express themselves in a blog.

3. Teachers could provide a place to discuss their opinion out of class.

Students can write about their opinion in a blog. Having a discussion in a blog can promote discussion in class.

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