Blogging is a worldwide phenomenon. You can search for blogs on your favorite topic from Google's home page. You will find many different nationalities from all backgrounds enjoy blogging. Comparatively, schools across the world are using blogs as a teaching tool. I have cited two examples below.
The first website concentrates on activities in Australia. The website below is very inspiring because it not only talks about blogs, but many other projects for the Web. The following quote really sums up the attitude of Australians toward technology in schools. "Students have chat sites, podcasts, online journals and a rich library of resources at their fingertips. Michael says: 'First we get them to familiarize themselves with the tools so the novelty wears off and they actually start working. After the introductory unit they can choose their own direction through the course, and that gives them more ownership and involvement - they feel they have more choice."
I would really take the time to read the following website and be inspired!
Microsoft's 2006 Innovative Teachers' Award Winners
I really don't think its fair to pinpoint just one more country in this world that uses blogs in schools because there are just too many!!! This next website has links to classroom blogs in over 200 countries. To be integrated globally in a learning environment is very empowering for a student. It also gives an opportunity for kids to learn about cultures all over the world. This website also includes interactive games, chat, clubs, and pen-pal features. I believe its a great tool to share with students!
Students of the World
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