Group+10

Members of Group:
Justin, Lydia

Name of Tool:
Edublogs

Screen Image of Tool and/or logo:
yes.
 * Does tool require Sign-in?**

Description of Tool:
Tool that can be used by students and teachers to openly share ideas or answer questions. From edublogs.org: __Ten Ways to Use Your Edublog__ 1. Share materials, news, downloads, links and more. 2. Facilitate online discussions and collaboration 3.Create a class publication that students can easily publish to and you can easily edit 4. Replace your newsletter and stay in touch with parents about what is going on in class 5. Get your students blogging so that they can share their work and thoughts 6. Share your lesson plans 7. Integrate videos, podcasts, and other media. 8. Create blogs for clubs, student groups, events, sports teams, or just about any type of group. 9. Get feedback or gather information 10. Create a fully functional website

How does tool apply to your curricular area?
It is a good way to make sure that everyone is participating in a classroom discussion. Since the blog can be accessed outside of class, it is a good way to make sure that everyone's opinion is heard and time constraints do not keep people from responding. The blog is also a good way for students to communicate questions to the teacher when they are not in the classroom. Also other students can use the tool to help each other out with questions they may have.

Where does tool fit in Digital Blooms and why?
The blog can fit under the analyzing, evaluating, or creating, depending on what is asked from them. The teacher could assign a question about something that was talked about in class. Students would then have to analyze and evaluate the material covered in class when they respond. The teacher could also assign students to create question or discussion of their own that would contribute to the class discussion.

Extras:
Embed Video of Tool being used Link to example lessons or blog posts about using tool (Science and Math blogs: [])