Benefits of Student Blogging

Here is a short list of the positive results I’ve seen in my own classroom as a result of having students create personal blogs and regularly post their writing.

Students:

  • appreciate having an audience for their writing (other than the teacher)
  • see the value of revision and application of what they are learning
  • improve their writing and produce more polished products
  • learn how to give and receive meaningful feedback
  • are motivated by creating a personalized platform for writing
  • practice online etiquette, safety, and protocol