Barrs and Harrocks in their article discuss the importance of blogging and how it should be used in Primary schools in order for pupils to get the most out of them. According to their research, blogs by students in the past are seen to be too vague with not much detail or effort being put into them, thus highlighting the importance of teachers putting forward particular questions that needs to be answered and giving more guidance. Furthermore, comments are vital in getting pupils to think further and expand their thinking but can also motivate them.
Moreover, Barrs and Harrocks discuss the importance of making blogging fun, engaging but also inclusive for all students, and this is where the role of the teacher is key. They go on to discuss how blogging can be done at home which is important as blogs can be improved and developed when pupils have more time. However, this could be a problem as not all pupils have access to the internet.
Might you use blogs with your future classes? Why? Why not?
Yes for sure, it is a different style of writing that allows creativity and allows children to communicate with each other but also with their teacher.