Using Blogs to Improve Differentiated Instruction

Colombo, Micheala, and Colombo, Paul. (2007). Using Blogs to Improve Differentiated Instruction. Education Digest, 73,4, 10-14.

“Using Blogs to Improve Differentiated Instruction,” by Paul and Micheala Colombo, is an article that focuses on the ways blogs can improve science instruction. The authors begin by stating the fact that there is a shortage of science teachers in the United States. They feel that blogs are an effective way of extending the instructional impact of science teachers in the country. Teachers are able to differentiate instruction, extend instruction, and integrate technology using blogs. The authors go on to give instruction on setting up a blog as well as ways to find support. This article is quite useful, as it doesn’t just stop with describing the ways a blog can be helpful in your teaching. It goes on to instruct the reader in how to set up their own blog and how to find support, if needed. Although the article is meant for science teachers, the information is applicable to anyone. The authors both have a tremendous background in education. They are more than qualified to write this article, as they have both used blogs extensively in their instruction. I enjoyed reading this article, as using blogs in my own classroom is something I have just recently begun to think about. Being able to extend my instruction even further is something I’m excited to try out.