• What are the concerns of blogs and blogging in education?

As with any other type of internet use, such as MySpace, there are also safety issues and concerns surrounding blogs and blogging in education. We must educate our students about the dangers of the internet, but we must not shield them from those dangers. One of the main concerns about blogs and blogging is cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is one of the most popular internet occurrences and often goes unreported. Many students are unaware of what cyberbullying is and/or they are afraid to report it. Students must be educated on cyberbullying, know what it is, know what to do if and when they encounter it, as well as how to avoid being victims of it. Another concern of blogs and blogging in education is the school’s acceptable use policy. Again, students should be aware of what types of posts will be tolerated and accepted. Teachers must also explain internet/blogging etiquette and password confidentiality