Blogging in Class

The more I think about it, blogging is an excellent form of communication with my students. This is the information age. Teenagers love anything that has to do with the latest technology. I have been thinking about ways that I can use blogging in my math classes. One idea is that I can pose a problem and have students answer in their comments. The first one to post a correct response could get a prize of some sort. I also could pose thought provoking questions such as asking about their future goals. Providing links to Internet searches and having them comment about their findings is another idea. I am exploring my possibilities. I would like to start a blog with my classes this semester. Has anyone had an experience with blogging with their students?

My first blog!

This is a new experience for me. Taking technology courses at Walden University, has truly made me step out of my comfort zone. Isn't that what we need to do as educators? I am always looking for new and exciting ideas to use in my math classes.

Tomorrow is the beginning of a new semester at the high school where I work. I am going to see new faces sitting in my classroom. It feels as though it is the first day of school all over again. This semester will be quite a challenge for me, I will be teaching Algebra to teenagers with various learning difficulties. If any one has suggestions on reaching "at-risk" students please share.