Digital tool 1 Blog and PMI chart

PMI CHART

PMI analyse objectively the dangers and the benefits of using blogs in schools/classrooms.

Untill commencing this E-Learning course I had never read or, had or commented on a blog before.
Blogs are usually maintained by one individual person but visitor/readers can contribute comments in an interactive format which provides a form of collaboration. Regular entries are made, descriptions of events and graphics or videos can also be added. Students and teachers can add text, images, links to other blogs, web pages and other media related to the topic or task that was set. A blog will provide commentary and or news on a particular subject. Although guests can comment only the author can edit the information. By allowing other students to comment on your blog negavive comment can be made which is a negative point inregards to blogs although the amount of efforet putinto a blog can be rewarding and a great achievment for a student.
The letters in PMI stand for the three sections of the PMI chart: Plusses, Minuses and Interesting things. (The I can also stand for Implications for some topics.) The debate over a difficult decision makes for a good topic of a PMI chart since such decisions come with many plusses and minuses. In a brainstorming session, there will invariably be ideas that don't really fit in as either a plus or a minus column, so the I column comes in handy.
 

       How could you use a Blog to support learning?                                      

	P	M	I
Blogs in the     classroom	Students can add their own ideas to wiki. Can get feedback from other students that are helpful or get you to explore new ideas Students can teach each other as they use the blog in a group Students can add up to date information as it accurs.	Other students  may add comments which are upsetting or hurtful. Students may use a blog to bully another student. Personal information, photos may be documented Safe, legal issues may arrise	New technology forms to use.

When using a PMI to examine the perspectives on an issue, the decision will be justyified based apon the results. It forces the student, whether working in groups or as an individual to examine all the options before making a final decision which is a fantastic tool for the students to use on a regular basis for all task that are set.