Point/Counterpoint Is Blogging Worth the Risk?

Hi Class_422~

After reading the article “Point/Counterpoint Is Blogging Worth the Risk?” by James Maxlow & Lisa Nielson, I strongly support the viewpoint that blogging should be integrated more readily into our educational system.  With that said I still believe that providing rules, regulations and policies in allowing students this expression of character are the forefronts to establishing proper blogging protocol.  Students, like all, have first amendment rights and if a blog becomes an unprejudiced, moral avenue to form communication networks, then let’s proceed.   All reflective educators still need to view the when, where, and how students are blogging to maintain “responsibility associated with professional communication”.  Furthermore, generation gaps between students and educators need not interfere with how one learns or how one expresses or provides ethical justices and proper communication skills.  Not only educators, but parents and loved ones must facilitate moral values; as Maxlow expressed, “We need to model for our students habits of communication that are positive and productive even outside the bounds of the subjects we teach”.

Thank you for your time,

Thomas 

Maxlow, J. and Nielson, L. (2009). Point/Counterpoint Is Blogging Worth the Risk? Learning and Leading with Technology, 36 (7) 8-9. 36. Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/issues/Point_Counterpoint_Is_Blogging_Worth_the_Risk.aspx