I think that blogs are a great idea in classrooms! There are so many uses for them and they can help students develop many essential skills. For example, it helps students learn basic principles of word processing as well as basic principles of grammar. Students are learning how to communicate with people through the use of their own thoughts and ideas, put into words. There are so many virtual items on the internet that can also be beneficial to students, and help them learn how to use computers and the internet - both essential life skills in our age. Finally, I think that it is a great tool for communicating with both parents and students. It is a good way to post information about what is going on in the classroom, lessons you are working on, upcoming information and homework. I think that blogs are an awesome idea in the classroom!