My initial response to the article was excitement. Although I have never blooged before I can see the implications immediately. What a great way to access kids literacy and to use something like the internet and a computer. Plus, how brilliant would it be to be able to use a blog in bilingual classrooms as a way to connect to other countries in their native langauges or other schools trying to learn English.
However, the one negative I see is the need for access to computers. The article talks about how much more energy and little satisfaction came from having only a few computers. It is frustrating that access to technology is another way that the haves get ahead and the have nots get behind!
I’m excited about learning how to blog, because I have never done it… but I also want to be realistic… will the schools I work in have access to the computers needed to be able to utilize this amazing tool? If not will I be able to still make the lesson meaningful in it's own way by using journals or letters?
