I am a fan of Blogger

I have really enjoyed posting my work on blog spot. I like it so much because it keeps all of my thoughts organized. If I need to pull up a past piece of writing I know exactly where it is, it wont be lost in the depths of my locker or other strange places. It is easy to access and if I need to reference a website for other sources I can just open a new tab. I am confident that all my work is in on time.
It is nice to be able to read other students posts as well. Being able to read other blogs gives you a glimpse into what your other classmates are thinking. Sometimes kids you don't have much in common with or kids you don't "hang out" have similar feelings as you do on various topics. It is nice to be able to leave comments on others work. It is encouraging to know people are reading and are interested in your work. Comments can be beneficial to your writing or you can offer your thoughts and feelings to others.
Though the google threads were similar they were not quiet as good for me. First of all you couldn't go back and edit your work. It has helped me as a writer to know that I can start writing out a thought, then go back and edit it. It is discomforting when what you have submitted is your final word. Even though this is how it usually works on tests and other essays, it is nice to be able to go back if you are granted the chance. The google groups were not as personal either. The blog allows you to post photos and have a custom profile. Things like this are generally unimportant to me but when reading others writing while looking at the way they have made their profile look kind of gets you inside their world a little better.
I value the class time we get on fridays to work on our blog. Thanks Fiorini! It is great to have some independent time to start on a weekend assignment. On fridays our 11-2 English period is right before lunch which means we get two whole periods without teachers nagging!
As for any suggestions I may have for Mr. Fiorini about using the blog in our class, I have none. I like the way we have been working and the grading system. I like that we get a grade for commenting others work, if you do it, it can help your grade a lot. I would like to continue working like this.