What are the pedagogical implications of students driven BLOGS in contrast to the teacher- created website?

Let me be honest here: a teacher- created website may often be boring at times. Students nowadays need hands on skills to lift them up academically especially in this fast changing world where technology fits in well in the life of this youngsters. As teachers, we have to create situations for students that demand SHARING of ideas, talents, and skill-sets. Speaking on skill sets, a BLOG in the classroom perfectly sets this vision forward in the life of students. Who knows! May be we can replace Grading system with an Experience Point system.

I've been to a lot of classes this semester and only to see that teachers are well prepared in classroom activities and most of them are excellent speakers. I as a student sitting there listening to the delivery of this wonderful speeches and only to see that my assignment is due the next day. Well! I may say that I learned 50% of what he is talking about taking into account that English is my second language. But when I come to this class where hands on skill set are taught through blogging, it changes my view point that this is perfect for my students to learn. Definitely, I will say yes to BLOGS.