Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Blogging
Leaders can use blogging for several reasons: for clarification; writing requires clarity and accuracy of expression, empowerment; reflecting on your practices through writing will empower you to continue to challenge the status quo and be an advocate for your school, generative; writing is a generative activity that culminates in a product, something tangible to share with colleagues, etc, and accomplishment; writing will provide you with a sense of accomplishment. I have not seen blogging used in my district, but I know that many students use it and I am anxious to use it this coming year as another means of communication and inquiry.
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Our students have accounts and blog. I haven't used it with my students. I had full intention but that time factor got in the way. In a real class situation I would use it for students to collaborate and express ideas, practice writing skills but also to check their understanding. When I taught in a regular class situation, I had students write about their learning from the day. If students misunderstood a concept, I was able to rectify it quickly. It was an excellent closure to a lesson.
ReplyDeleteHey ladies. I too haven't use the concept of blogs in my own classroom, however, being the age group I currently teach, Kindergartners, could I still use such concept. We are doing good to learn our letters and numbers. I did think that we could do a class blog where I actually do the typing while the students direct the writing.
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