This video is only one reason kids' work should be posted online. It is amazing that these kids were just sitting in choir one day and their teacher happened to video something for them and post it to a blog, and now these students are getting an opportunity to perform on stage with one of America's legends.
Students should have an opportunity to express themselves on a daiily basis. If their only outlet is through writing, then they should be allowed to publish those writings. Not everyone has access to a printing press, and the next best way to publish your thoughts is to post them online and allow the world access to them. By having writings posted to a blog, students get a better understanding of their writing can effect others all across the globe. They can also grasp the concept of being "safe" online.
Comments 4 Kids is a great example of this. I was assigned to comment on a particular students blog. He and I have commented back and forth several times. Now he understands that his writings are accessible to all kinds of people and that he should put effort into his work. He should take the time to edit his writing and check for misspellings and improper grammar usage.
I also have had friends in this class that have had "famous" people post on their own blogs. Ashley Lambert wrote a response to something she'd read online and the moderator of the first blog wrote back to Ashley via comment. They were able to express their opinions and thoughts with each other.
I also feel that learning can take place through the exchange of ideas across the seas, not just across the room. If a student takes the time to comment on something that is stated by someone in another town, time-zone, or country, they are able to learn from and possible teach someone else.
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