Have you ever considered using Blogs in your class?
Here is an article about one English teachers experience.
Click here for a great little guide to creating good posts for students.
What to use? There are many free sites that make this process very easy to get started. Edublogs, Kidblog, Blogger are three to choose from.
Of course this is also a great way for YOU to get your thoughts and ideas out there and importantly - to engage with others professionally.