1. Create a blog.........to view my blog left mouse click here.....
Does the Uni subsidise reading glasses?? With the amount of reading achieved online I'm saving a heck of a lot of paper and developing very poor eyesight.
Reflection
Prior to this course the only experience I had with blogs was reading friends blogs. Both blogs were set up as a way for their respective family and friends to keep up-to-date with their travels and family life. They regularly entered journals, photos and videos and I was able to read them at my leisure and leave commen
PMI ABOUT BLOGS
Plus:
It's important that I have a solid understanding and a solid framework prior to engaging my students. With a solid foundation I can model the behaviour I want my students to exhibit with blogs, wiki's and websites (Huette, 2006).
Here are some suggestions of how to grow blogging into your class:
References:
http://www.careersmarts.com/21/BlogsInEducation.pdf
Prior to this course the only experience I had with blogs was reading friends blogs. Both blogs were set up as a way for their respective family and friends to keep up-to-date with their travels and family life. They regularly entered journals, photos and videos and I was able to read them at my leisure and leave commen
ts.This an example of how a blog can be used socially and keep people connected. Other blogs are for professional purposes purposes such as George Siemens. I see blogs as a great way to share information socially and professionally.
PMI ABOUT BLOGS
Plus:
- Information can be available for everyone in one central location ie. Parents
- Anyone can leave comments against the posts they read
- It is connectivism - learning with computers and the internet
- Blogs cover many subjects and disciplines
- Shares school work
Minus:
- Impersonal
- A few instructional lessons may be required for unfamilar students
- Some students may not contribute
Interesting:
In a teaching context: - A good digital icebreaker
- Can be a journal for the school year
It's important that I have a solid understanding and a solid framework prior to engaging my students. With a solid foundation I can model the behaviour I want my students to exhibit with blogs, wiki's and websites (Huette, 2006).
Here are some suggestions of how to grow blogging into your class:
- Start your own blog on any subject you choose and update it regularly. Become a blogger
- Start small
- Start a class blog with simple announcements, homework assignments, and external links.
- Ask students to read other blogs. Start by supplying a subject related list and review them with your students.
- Ask students to respond to posts on your own blog.
- Have students create and maintain a group blog.
- Ask each student to start and maintain their own blog on a subject of their interest that is pertinent to the class.
References:
http://www.careersmarts.com/21/BlogsInEducation.pdf
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