blogging activities relevant to the ISTE/NETS for Teachers

There are many ways to utilize a blog in the classroom.  Students could use the blog to write a collective continuation of a story previously read in class.  Each could add a piece to the story and tell what happened to the characters. Assignments could be given to aid in the development of a new story or to create new adventures. 
Doing this would meet the ISTE/NETS for Teachers, number 1)Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. C)promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students' conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes.

Also, older students could use the blog to care for and monitor the growth of their individual plants, such as a sunflower.  They will be responsible for recording changes and forming a hypothesis based on the differences in care and environment when plant growth is compared on the blog.  This would also meet the first ISTE/NETS for Teachers, letter D)model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments.

A blog activity that I would like to use as a teacher is a teacher-parent-student blog.  A blog that I can post daily activities, homework, announcements and general information to.  Parents could use it as a fast way to contact me or to monitor what their child is learning.  Students can communicate with each other for assignments and check the blog for homework or test information. 
This meets standard 4)Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility, letter A)advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources.

This is my first blog... and so far I am excited by the possibilities!