If we want our students to blog, connect, and communicate, we must model this skill daily and ‘walk the walk.’

In a world of instant communication, our students have the opportunity to engage and share with a global audience on a daily basis. Teaching students how to be effective collaborators, interact globally, and build powerful networks, is both a social and academic benefit.

Schools should reflect the social world we live in today. If we want our students to blog, connect, and communicate, we must model the skill of effective communication, which will enable our students to successfully find and share their voice with the world.