Benefits of using Lit Circles 2.0

Why use Lit Circles in a 2.0 version?

• it adds an instant reflective step in the lit circle's process that would otherwise not exist
• will allow for greater group connectivity at each member's convenience
• an environmental and sustainable way of learning which means NO PAPER!!!
• teaches students some information literacy skills
• helps connect parents to their child's learning and allows access to the blog which helps parents' involvement in their child's learning
• students that have difficulty sharing in a group, can still share with their group on their own terms (i.e. using a dictionary, spell checking, proofreading, and processing and reflecting time before sharing on the blog)
• discussion is more democratic in that students can share equally and defend and back up their views
• students love using technology and will be more engaged and enthusiastic to complete an assignment
  
• meets the needs of more learning styles and quieter students are given the opportunity to shine in a different learning environment