It seems as though the chapter has several parallels with our activities in class. Especially when one considers how Omeka is being utilized. Another interesting aspect can be seen in the utilization of media such as photographs. It adds another layer to the project and promotes human connection.

The assignment where students create a project centered around their family history may prove to be problematic for students who may have some issues within familial relationships. It is well-intentioned but could prove problematic. However, alternatives were presented throughout the chapter. Another issue may emerge with the projects being completed over multiple semesters. It may cause confusion for incoming groups of students not familiar with the project.

He mentions specific ways he's used his classroom blog, one that stood out to me was the "live" blogging event during the 2016 presidential debate. Students were instructed to log on when the debate started, and respond live to the conversations going on, creating 2 posts of their own, and responding 4x to Mr. Fowler's comments. In this exercise, students were able to quickly reflect on the political conversations taking place, giving their own personal opinions and learning how to communicate with those whose opinions differed.

I really loved this piece, it was easy to understand and provided specific, creative ways to use a blogging website in a classroom setting.