This is a great way for students to see what their peers are thinking and respond. The virtual environment of a blog is a space that the students are used to and comfortable with. They respond to blogs all over the internet, all the time.
This is a way to get our students more engaged in A&S topics because they get to use technology, a place where many of them are most comfortable. For those that are new to technology, it is a way to help them to become more acclimated. I haven't used this in my classroom but I plan to. For those of you who have used it, any advice?
It has been my experience that some students are reluctant to speak out in class, but are very comfortable expressing themselves on the computer. This may be yet another way to reach those students.
I agree with Glen. I've come across several students in my classes who are not vocal during class discussions, though they do well when it comes to written assignments. A course-based blog is, in a sense, a safer outlet for the quiet students to offer their opinions on issues, particularly those deemed controversial.
In addition, I foresee the usage of a blog in my classes next term as a means to expand the rather limited, student-created label of "Nerdy English Instructor" to the more favorable "Hip, Nerdy English Instructor."
Blogs are a great way to stay updated on a number of issues quickly. It allows posting key points from articles or data from research for additional discussion. Like this survey about how different generations are “consuming” media.
Could prompt a discussion at the next class session.
I used a blog a couple of terms ago and I really liked it, as did the students. I posted an article for them to read and respond to, and everyone did it. And I agree with Jen and Glenn that students who would ordinarily not speak up in class (for whatever reason) will feel free to express themselves on the computer. Even a technologically challenged person like myself can do it!
By viewing other classmates' comments, the student can, in fact, draw from their ideas and work/spinoff on new angles. Further, the student can feel less inhibited by being "called upon " in a typical classroom scenario.By using this medium, the class as well as the College will be on the cutting edge in the advancement of 21st Century technological education.
Yes, I agree that blogs allow students new opportunites to reveal and express themselves online on their own schedules, and they reinforce ECPI's emphasis on collaborative and techonology-enhanced learning. Students and instructors can share not only ideas but also web links. Hence, students can connect to entire online communites beyond ECPI to discuss course-related sujects and issues. Using blogs here is yet another way for ECPI to remain progressive in its approach to education for a variety of ways.
Abdul, You could provide math links on a blog or share tips with students. Students could exchange ideas about different math lessons and applications. You could discuss how math is being used in new and progressive ways....
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This is a great way for students to see what their peers are thinking and respond. The virtual environment of a blog is a space that the students are used to and comfortable with. They respond to blogs all over the internet, all the time.
This is a way to get our students more engaged in A&S topics because they get to use technology, a place where many of them are most comfortable. For those that are new to technology, it is a way to help them to become more acclimated. I haven't used this in my classroom but I plan to. For those of you who have used it, any advice?
It has been my experience that some students are reluctant to speak out in class, but are very comfortable expressing themselves on the computer. This may be yet another way to reach those students.
I agree with Glen. I've come across several students in my classes who are not vocal during class discussions, though they do well when it comes to written assignments. A course-based blog is, in a sense, a safer outlet for the quiet students to offer their opinions on issues, particularly those deemed controversial.
In addition, I foresee the usage of a blog in my classes next term as a means to expand the rather limited, student-created label of "Nerdy English Instructor" to the more favorable "Hip, Nerdy English Instructor."
Jennifer
Blogs are a great way to stay updated on a number of issues quickly.
It allows posting key points from articles or data from research for additional discussion.
Like this survey about how different generations are “consuming” media.
Could prompt a discussion at the next class session.
I agree this is a great idea. I like how a student can respond to a discussion thread at any time rather than only during class hours.
b diederich
I used a blog a couple of terms ago
and I really liked it, as did the students. I posted an article for them to read and respond to, and everyone did it. And I agree with Jen and Glenn that students who would ordinarily not speak up in class (for whatever reason) will feel free to express themselves on the computer. Even a technologically challenged person like myself can do it!
By viewing other classmates' comments, the student can, in fact, draw from their ideas and work/spinoff on new angles. Further, the student can feel less inhibited by being "called upon " in a typical classroom scenario.By using this medium, the class as well as the College will be on the cutting edge in the advancement of 21st Century technological education.
Yes, I agree that blogs allow students new opportunites to reveal and express themselves online on their own schedules, and they reinforce ECPI's emphasis on collaborative and techonology-enhanced learning. Students and instructors can share not only ideas but also web links. Hence, students can connect to entire online communites beyond ECPI to discuss course-related sujects and issues. Using blogs here is yet another way for ECPI to remain progressive in its approach to education for a variety of ways.
It also adds a connection between arts and science and techology. It also encourages us to learn new skills and prevents stagnation.
OK, it sound like a good tool (blog that is ). How can I use it in my math classes ? any feed back will be appriciated .
Hamza
Abdul,
You could provide math links on a blog or share tips with students. Students could exchange ideas about different math lessons and applications. You could discuss how math is being used in new and progressive ways....
From Rebecca...The ECPI library will be starting up a reader's advisory Library Blog this Fall. Thanks to Gerry for leading the way!
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