Benefits (2)
˘Communication between those with special interests
˘Equalizing
lAppearance, status, disabilities
˘Gaming:  “Subversive Learning”
lLearn skills
lForm coalitions
lDecision making
˘“Virtual malt shop”
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There are blogs for teens with disabilities, learning disabilities, health issues – they communicate with one another and help each other cope.
And it helps with an important developmental process – figuring out who they are
Requires reading and writing skills, so blogging is improving literacy – there is value in reading, writing and critical thinking skills