Richardson's third chapter is really extension of chapter two. First Richardson talks about the possibilities, benefits and what a Weblog is, then he talks about how teachers can get started, first with a Weblog of their own then branching out to include one for their class and/or each student. Throughout the chapter continued importance is placed on having a serious goal in mind with respect to what you want the blog to do for you and your students and to model good behavior and blogging etiquette. Check out my colleague's blog with a review of Richardson's chapters on Weblogs for more on this.
It may seem obvious or even redundant given that a Weblog is a medium for communication, but it is important for teachers to be clear communicators about the blog. Students need to be clear on the teachers expectations for interacting with the class blog. Parents and administrators need to have clear communication on the purpose of the blog and how it will be monitored. Regardless of the tool that you are integrating into your classroom, be it YouTube, VoiceThread, Animoto or Weblogs like Blogger and WordPress, the key to success is making sure that everyone is on the same page with regards to purpose, process, management and assessment.
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