Blogger Quote by Cory Doctorow
“If this prinicpal thinks blogging isn't educational, he needs his head examined: he should be seeking out every student blogger in the school and giving them special time to blog more - and giving them extra credit besides.”
About This Quote
Source Opinion piece: Blog post on educational policy, 2023
He argues that educators who dismiss blogging as non‑educational are short‑sighted and should instead integrate student blogging into curricula with incentives.
In simple terms: Teachers should value blogging as a learning tool and reward it.
Key Takeaway
Encourage blogging and give credit for it.
Themes
education
innovation
student voice
technology
Mood
enthusiastic
optimistic
advocacy
Type
persuasive
educational
When to use this quote
- classroom projects
- student portfolios
- online journals
- teacher training
- school policy
Key Concepts
pedagogy
digital literacy
assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- What benefits does blogging bring to student learning?
- How can schools fairly assess blog contributions?
A Different Perspective
Not all schools have resources to support blogging equally.
