Technology for Educators

The thought of actually using a blog in my new classroom was an idea I had struggled with for a while.  I had a really hard time figuring out how to get my posts to publish (until I realized that I hadn't joined the group) and have had to ask for help a hundred times, but now I realize that I panicked for nothing.  I like the idea of setting up a blog so that parents and students alike can always know what is going on in the classroom.  I think this may eliminate some excuses for not having homework.  I do see it as not working for some of the students that will be in my class due to lack of internet access at home, but I feel the benefits will out weigh the cons.