The Russell Street School Blog is an excellent example of how all members of a school community can document their learning journey and share their experiences with both the local and global community.

Having read through many of the classroom blogs, I get the feeling that knowing that their thoughts, opinions, ideas and experiences are going to be shared with a broad audience gives the students a different sense of pride in the work they do.  The individual classroom blogs with links to educational resources also give students and parents a chance to discuss and extend any school interests at home.

The student's posts are full of reflection on goals accomplished, revised or not-yet-met - this is a part of the learning process that is easily forgotten and neglected.  The main page and each of the classroom and student pages are full of supportive resources for parents and other members of the school community.

I think this is a great way to share the learning story of the school and to connect students, families and other community members to the school and the learning.  As our little school begins to blog and connect via social media, I plan to use the Russell Street School website as an example.