Oct 20, 2013
Blogging for Education
I'm not sure why using a blog had never crossed my mind before this class for use in an education setting. After reviewing some of the blogs of my peers in this class and reading more on social blogging I've opened up my eyes a little more with how this would work for education. I realize I already use a blog for my ABE/GED classroom without really thinking about it, when it was passed on to me I really hadn't explored blogs before but knew the site was very well organized and useful. One of my colleagues set up a blog for all of us to use with our students to help organize the syllabus and map out the lessons within Khan Academy that tie into the lessons we teach. I've used her blog for two years and didn't really realize it was a blog until this week. Funny how the light bulb turns on sometimes like that. Now I want to take time this winter to do the same type of blog for one of my ABE classes. I know we use a syllabus to help guide instruction but using the blog can help students review and use some websites (like the Khan Academy) to do some extra "outside of class" practice on the topics we taught that week. I had an "Ah, Ha" moment this week with blogs.
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Blogging is the most used innovation and it remains one of the most prominent online activities in the social media.Through the use of blogs learners can establish their critical thinking skills and apply language and writing conventions that demonstrate analytical reflection and judgement. Blogs also give students a platform from which creative risks can be taken. Blogs also increase exposure to quality content. Students encounter high quantities of scholarly material when writing a blog. Students can learn how to commit themselves, schedule and plan their work through the use of blog posts.
ReplyDeleteI know I have learned a lot from looking at blogs from our classmates and have a new appreciation and inspiration to give them a try myself. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you have been made aware, in your recent classes, the younger generation loves to interact through technology. It has become a norm for them. We, the older generation, is just getting aclimated to it. I am concerned that students (both old and young) should have a balance of face-to-face collaboration in order be prepared for careers in the business world.
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