Activity 3: Digital Journaling with Blogs

Web 2.0 tools: http://www.blogspot.com/ or http://www.posterous.com/

Explanation: In the age where 21st C. skills are needed, this is a great way to get students thinking and using online tools. Teachers can give students a typical journal prompt, but instead of students recording their answers in a notebook, it goes on their blog. Once students post, they can share the post with others in their class and have continued discussion on the topic. Doing this throughout the year will create a "Math History" for each student.... a great way to see progress made throughout the year.

(This activity was inspired by: misterteacher.blogspot.com)