I was very interested in reading about educational blogging, having actually seen one in action, created by fellow classmate Aaron Boyd, with his high school economics class. Blogs are thought of as new, or maybe not so new ways of communication in a open forum. I think the fact that blogs are public, is key in that it makes students more aware of their writing. Key words that stood out to me were that blogs are short, informal, sometimes controversial or deeply personal.
It appears that blogs will become more and more pervasive in education. For teachers, it facilitates how to set up curriculum, disperse timely information, organize class discussions and conduct assessment. For students, blogs provide a platform where their "voice" can be heard equally. Students are motivated and excited when they know others can read and respond to their comments. I think it will be important to be aware of installed applications where access can be controlled (for example, the blog is private and accessed only among teachers and students). Ultimately, blogs are motivating, they break down barriers, are current and have immediacy. Nobody is immune!
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With freedom, there is more responsibility. What is your experience writing your school work in this blog?
In leaving comments, knowing that my instructor, my classmates and the rest of the world can read what I write, I find that I think carefully about what I am writing. On the other hand, much of the writing is more of a reactive post, especially when posting a comment. I am responding only when the material or subject matter interests me.
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