The tool I choose for this week’s blog post is the Student Blogging Challenge. I chose this tool because it seemed like a great way to get students engaged globally and share their voices with others. It is also a great way to help students learn about blogging, build their digital portfolios, and learn digital writing skills.

This tool is great for students because it helps them explore their creativity. It challenges them to become better writers and gets them out of their comfort zone. It is an eight-week-long challenge so students will be constantly engaging with their peers and others around the globe. I also enjoy how it is a free resource to use in the classroom.

I will be using this in my classroom in the future. It starts in October, so it fits perfectly within the school year. Each week as a homework assignment, I will ask my students to write their blog for the challenge and comment on two different blog posts. This will allow my students to grow as writers and have fun while doing it.

Click here to learn more about The Challenge and how you can use it in your classroom!