Teddy Bears Go Blogging Response

I remember sending home a stuffed animal with pre-school students and the very real involvement of the students when each child returned to school to share at circle time about what the bear did over the weekend. This idea of blogging about the experiences allows for so much more input by parents and siblings of the students, who are empowered by being the catalysts for all of this writing. What a wonderful way to "put learning in the hands of the students". I love the fact that a great deal of reflection can take place; it is not rushed and can be done at home or anywhere. Learning about another place like Australia expands the lesson enormously, in an unforgettable activity. For teachers, this is wonderful because it is easy and requires very little intervention. Another thought I had was that students can publish without the problem e-mail sometimes presents with lack of response. Whether people respond or not, the blog has integrity as a piece of written work.