I think blogging as a teaching tool is an excellent idea.
- It would allow for students to discuss topics outside the classroom where they can share their thoughts and opinions and especially for those who have difficulty expressing themselves while in class.
- I would use the blog to inform my students of home work assignments and to send out short notices to inform them of an event etc.
- Also to allow students to respond to thought provoking questions
In my opinion blogging would improve the quality of my instruction as it would give each student the perfect opportunity to read and write. Something I find that they do not like to do. It would also help to develop their cognitive skills and to build on their social skills. Most importantly by blogging it would improve their learning.