Safety is the key

Some of the most important things I would want to consider when using blogging in my classroom are:
1. use first names only
2. no addresses, phone numbers, school names listed or anything else identifiable
3. TALK to the kids about proper conduct
4. model proper behavior
5. Make sure that you have access to every student's site (to be able to modify if needed)
6. Get consent of parent's and administration
7. Keep parents and administration notified
8. Always expect the unexpected....