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This is a blog and I am writing a blog about blogs. A little bit weird. In actual fact this blog post is about an article I read called "7 things you should know about Blogs" by Educause Learning Initiative. Although the article is titled "7 things you should know..." there were three things about blogs that stood out to me: reflection, sharing and community. Blogs, which are pretty much online journals, allow bloggers to reflect on topics and share their ideas with the world. Unlike a normal personal journal, blogs allow people to comment on and engage with the blogs of others. Online communities of like-minded people are created, giving the opportunity for people to discuss their ideas openly and engage with others from around the globe. In a classroom reflection, sharing and community are all essential elements, therefore making blogs a useful tool in fostering these. Students, teachers, staff and even parents can learn from and share with each other as schools are engaging more and more with blogging. Despite some downsides, blogging could be an interesting way to engage students in reflecting, sharing and discussing ideas with one another.