Benefits of blogging

Teachers find that blogging can help pupils develop confidence, improve their self expression and get a real sense of fulfilment from publishing their work. Here are some of the key things children can gain from blogging:

• They help children to develop confidence
• They improve their self expression
• Children get a real sense of fulfilment from publishing their work
• They help children to forge multicultural links
• Reading and writing skills can improve
• Children become more independent and creative
• Children can feel empowered by the knowledge that others know their views on a topic