To blog, or not to blog?

I believe that blogs can be used in the classroom setting. I don't think it would be appropriate in an elementary classroom as much as it would be for middle school and high school settings. One way teachers can use blogs within the classroom is to discuss a book te entire class is reading. The teacher could post a question aboutthe reading and have students respond. This is just one of the many ways in which blogs could be used. There would of course be risks that come with it, however. Students using the Internet are always at risk for opening pages or sites that are inappropriate. Teachers using this method would have to closely monitor the students computer use. If the school I teach in allows blogs, I would definitely use them as long as the students are mature enough for it. It will get then interested more than worksheets ever could.