The days of students proclaiming that the dog ate their homework may be on their way out. Instead of find excuses for not doing homework, students in Stacey O’Donnell’s high school English class are overwhelming her with the volume of writing they’re producing. The difference: They’re doing their homework via their blogs.

According to an item in New York’s Journal News, blogs have helped inspire students to do their homework not just in English, but also the science department. It’s working so well that middle schools are considering the concept as well. One physics teacher says 15% more students finish homework when it’s assigned via blogs as opposed to traditional textbook assignments.