Good+reasons

Why Blog?
Here is a list by Anne Davis that shows some of the blog possibilities: http://anne2.teachesme.com/2004/10/05/ways-to-use-weblogs-in-education/

__**1. 21st Century Learning Skills**__
 * Pedagogical reasons**
 * Web contributors and not just consumers
 * Opening the doors of the classroom into the world
 * Developing an ability to communicate responsibly and globally



__**2. Engagement**__ 3. __**Too many reasons why it makes sense to use a blog**__ See this [|great article] by NC School of Education
 * Blogs can promote critical and analytical thinking
 * Blogging can be a powerful promoter of creative, intuitive, and associational thinking
 * Blogs promote analogical thinking
 * Blogging is a powerful medium for increasing access and exposure to quality information
 * Blogging combines the best of solitary reflection and social interaction
 * Journal
 * Diary
 * Publication Tool
 * Administrative Tool
 * Research Source