The document describes how a classroom blog is used to model digital literacy skills and support student learning. Key points:
- The blog is used for whole-class instruction in reading, writing, commenting and digital citizenship.
- The teacher curates age-appropriate educational resources and connects the blog to parents and other students/classes.
- Students are guided to contribute their own writing, reflections, media and respond to others in developmentally appropriate ways as they progress through grades.
- The blog serves to extend learning, encourage collaboration and global communication, and foster digital citizenship skills.