Is blogging a necessary evil?  I can see how it can be helpful.  Being fluent in the programs we use such as school loop should be achieved first.  I have a great need to become more fluent in the technological methods of communication with each of my classes.  Blogging is blogging and can be achieved with other programs and just not limited to a blogging specific software.  The most important aspect of blogging is using the technology we have available to communicate with our students