Try out these things on your blog:
Go to Dashboard, Settings, then Design
Then Gadgets
Add a My Bloglist : example blogs to try : macworld.com, microsoft.com, engadget.com, gizmodo.com
and
Newsfeed gadget.
Insert any other relevant gadgets that you think may be of use or improve the blog you are making.
In the My Bloglist, add in addresses of 2 other students blogs from the class.