Quadblogging

 Quadblogging is a web tool that teachers and students can use to connect with classrooms around the world.  The class/teacher must fill out an application; this information will assist with finding the right classes to match.  A group of four classrooms are placed together and each class takes a turn posting on their blog (this is referred to as the "focus school") the other classrooms will then respond to the blog posted.  Teachers can use this to help improve writing skills and open their students to world.  Edutopia has additional information about Quadblogging and its classroom benefits.

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Effective:  Students will be able to interact with students around the world.  They will need to post to their blog as a class or individually and to the pages of other classes.  Being able to converse with others outside of their state/country will allow them to connect knew and old learnings about places/people around the world.

Ease of Use:  Using Quadblogging does require the class to have an existing blog.  If a class does not have a blog, then the class would need to have to sign on with a blogging site.  The teacher needs to fill out a blog application and provide their class blog URL.  After the information is sent, the information about the other three partnering schools will be sent to you.

Technology Required:  Most blog sites can be used on all devices; therefore, you would be able to use this on any device.

Adaptability: This can be adjusted to fit within all learning environments.

Cost:  This is completely free.  

Target Audience:  It can be adapted to be used with all students and grade levels.

Versatility Across the Curriculum:  Quadblogging would be a great tool to use in all areas of the curriculum to address various standards.  Teachers can keep track of their students' post and students can monitor their growth in the writing quality.