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Can We Use Blogs in Education?

Blogging can be used in education as well. It can be a classroom management tool. Teachers can post assignments and materials on the classroom’s page. They can also create online lectures that include Text, videos, images, or podcast. Using blogs in education can also help parents to be informed of what’s going on in their children's classrooms. That way, we can involve parents in their children’s education. Blogs are also providing flexible work time for students. They can be worked on at any time as long as the students have access to the internet.

Blogs and Society

 I've read a couple of articles about blogging, how it affects our life today, and how it can be used in Education. We all know that ,recently, social networking sites have exploded across the web, and we all agree that these sites have both advantages and disadvantages. Blogging (using either Blogger, Wordbress, etc) is one of these social networking sites that keep you in touch with other people. The best description to blogs is personal online journal. There is no limit to what may be covered in a blog. People could write about their family, friends, work, or simply about anything.

Me!!
   Hello! and welcome to my bolg. My name is Mohammed Alshammari, and I'm an international student. I was born and raised  in Ha'il City which is located in the north of Saudi Arabia. I earned my under graduate degree in Computer Science in 2009 from University of Ha'il - Saudi Arabia. A few months later, I got a full scholarship to complete my master's degree in the United State. Last year, I flew to Southern California to start an English program at UCI. Four months ago, I moved to Monmouth, and here I'm starting my second term at Western.

  I love traveling abroad and discovering new cultures around the world. For me being in the states is a good opportunity to learn about American culture. During my time in the United States, I have visited a couple of states including California, Florida, Virginia, Nevada, Washington, and Oregon. I enjoy playing different kind of sports especially Soccer, volleyball, and Tennis. I also like graphic designing.

  I've always wanted to use Blogger, so I think this is the perfect chance to do it!. Since I'm getting my Master of Science in Education: Information Technology degree, I decided to name the blog "Educational technology".