Blogs in Education

When I ran the search from the different sites, I got very similar results. Most of the sites that came up in the first few spots were the same on each site. The only ones that appeared to be different from site to site were a few that looked like they were probably paid advertisements. I don't know a whole lot about the way that these search engines work, but I would venture a guess and say that they all run similarly, and that would explain the similar results. I think that the blogs being used for K-12 classes can be used in innovative ways. First, they allow teachers to have an online spot to post information from class, as well as other class related business on the web. Second, they give students a place to share work that they have done online. And third, they give teachers from around the world a place to communicate and share ideas with one another.
I didn't have to do too much research on thee RSS/aggregators, as I have had one running from espn.com for some time now. I think it would be a good idea to have students subscribe to an RSS of their choice, as long as it was appropriate and relevant to school in some way. It would give students a chance to get news right in front of them, as many of them may not have cable, internet access, or a news paper subscription at their home. I think that blogging and RSS readers can have a great impact on classrooms. Technology is the new way to do everything these days, and introducing children to technology at an early age only gives them a leg up and a great head start.
The pros of using blogs and RSS readers in the classroom are; 1. Students are introduced to technology, and effective ways to use it to their benefit at an early age. 2. They provide great ways for teachers to share information with their students, parents of students, and other teachers. The cons are; 1. Some students may abuse the priveleges of internet access and the ability to publish anything that they want on the internet. 2. It is a relatively new and different way of education, and some students may not be prepared for it, and could fall behind.