While I think language arts might be the best fit for blogging in the classroom, I discovered several math blogs that prove that it is just as useful for discussing approaches and solutions to math problems. Some of the examples I came across looked like they incorporated scanned images of pencil & paper versions of math problems. These were presented to students as open-ended questions. I also saw one student using photobucket to display her example for multiplying fractions. Very interesting to say the least.
The first example I’m providing showcases Chris Harbeck’s approach to blogging in math class. Some of the features include:
- Growing post hall of fame
- A section entitled “Why we blog”
- Blogging assignments section
- Contributors
It’s really an awesome site. To view Chris’ former blogspot, click HERE.
To check out his current site, click HERE.
This second example comes from Mr. Reece’s 7th grade math class. What’s notable about this is that the reactions and comments to a problem posted at the blog can get pretty lengthy. Both the previous examples and Mr. Reece’s blog both come from Sargent Park School in Winnipeg, Canada.
To check out Mr. Reece’s blog, click HERE.
Finally, I came across a math teacher’s blog that included something new to me. The notes that were originally given via PowerPoint in class were posted at the blog through something called BubbleShare. It’s really a photo sharing site but this teacher was able to utilize it for PowerPoint presentations. I also thought it was noteworthy that the teacher posted extra-credit assignments at the blog.
To view this example, click HERE.