In this article, Frye, Trathen, and Koopenhaver stress the importance of integrating technology into Social Studies. They suggest that by teachers taking the time to create a blog for students, students will be more willing to research and discover new information so that they are able to publish that information on the classroom blog. The authors also say that by integrating social studies and technology a variety of barriers can be overcome. Teaching is difficult at times, especially when trying to find a text that challenges all levels of readers. By allowing technology in the classroom, teachers are able to overcome all types of barriers.
I thought this article was relevant for me as an upcoming teacher. It gave steps and websites to help set up blogs, ensure that students understand how the blog works and that the students are safe when blogging. While learning about blogs students will develop critical research, evaluation, and literacy skills. Once students have completed the introduction of blogs and how to effectively collect information, they will become contributors of the blog. Sharing and publishing information that they have found.
It is important to help students want to success in school. This article gives much needed information on creating blogs and helping students to be engaged in research and publishing their work.
