Blogs are new to me

I have not found blogs to be very useful to me in my career. It seems like just an online journal. Perhaps teachers could use a blog to replace a weekly newsletter for parents if the district does not block the site. I have also learned that when we learn to use a tool for our personal benefit, we are more likely to find a way to use it in the work place. (calculators, digital cameras, memory sticks, and jump drives etc.)

However wiki's seem to be more useful to me. They can be used for collaboration in writing grants or planning curriculum.

Share your thoughts on this question here:
Can blogs and wiki’s be a useful tool in education and the world of work today? Please explain your answer.

Then set up your own blog and send me an email inviting me to ready your comments. Please keep them tasteful and professional.