Chapter 2

Big Idea
The use of blogs is an important way to communicate information.

Enduring understanding
Web blogs facilitate collaborative learning between students and also gives them the opportunity to receive useful feedback from peers and teachers.
Web blogs are a useful source for schools and classrooms to share information.

Questions
 1. Why are the online filing cabinets a better resource for teachers and students rather than hard copies?
2. How is an online blog a useful way to facilitate the curriculum and meet the students' various learning styles?

Answers
 1. Online filing cabinets are a good resource for teachers and students because in most cases once students turn in an assignment, they are able to receive feedback quicker than if they had to wait for the hard copy to be returned.  Also, having the files inline allows them to be accessed from any computer so it is easier for a teacher to work with the assignments.  Also, the turning in of assignments online is a greener option than always turning in paper copies.

2. An online blog is a useful way to facilitate the curriculum in the fact that teachers are able to interact with their students through an online source.  The students are able to ask any questions or concerns that may arise, and their peers and teachers are able to comment and help them out.  This may allow shy students to ask their questions and understand the material better than if they just sat quiet in class.