I like whenever the book goes into more detail about
blogging; being a new blogger, I still don’t know much about the many uses of
blogging and how to best utilize it in a learning environment, so I really learn
something from the text! When I find myself sitting down to type the blog post
every week, I also find myself struggling over exactly what to write about and
if it is enjoyable and informative for my classmates and professor to read.
This was something that I did not have to worry about when I was in high
school, when I wrote papers I would only have to worry about whether it was
what the teacher was looking for, and even then I would know that they would
correct me if my thinking process was wrong; now, I have to make sure I thoroughly
explain my thoughts in a way that anyone reading can understand and I find
myself proof reading a lot more than I did in high school, but I think that
this process will better improve my writing and explaining skills as a student
and as a future teacher.
That being said, I can definitely
see the advantages in blogs as reader responses and digital book review as
reader responses. I think that the knowledge that their opinion will be read by
more people than just the teacher and a few classmates is something that will
encourage children to push themselves to write better and to motivate them to
write more thoughtfully. I find myself saying this a lot in my blog entries,
but I really think that it is important for children to learn their self-worth
and feel that their opinions and voice are important and are being heard. I
think that this encourages children to better themselves and to be proud of
their achievements.
Another
thing that I really liked was the idea of the anchor charts. I think they have a place in
the classroom both digitally and traditionally. I remember making them when I
was in elementary school and it was always a fun activity, where everyone got
involved deciding what was written on the charts and decorating them. I think
general ones, such as charts about respect and listening, can always be kept as
posters in the classroom, but other ones, that might not have to be referred to
on a daily basis can be stored and/or created digitally!
Hi Elizabeth,
ReplyDeleteI also struggle a bit when beginning writing my blog. I think a lot more thought goes into what I'm writing, because rather than just writing a paper a teacher will read, I am writing something others will be reading. I like blogging though, because I feel as though I can speak in my own voice and not write in a voice that I am directed to write in. I also believe that blogging will help students to understand that their voice can be heard and does matter. There are many shy students who might not feel comfortable sharing in a classroom, but give them a blog and they may speak loudly. I really enjoyed your post, I could feel your full meaning and I think that is a great accomplishment. Well done!
Great post, Elizabeth. Starting the blog is always difficult for me as well. There are many advantages in blogs as a student because it will motivate students to share their opinion on the writings as well as contribute.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Elizabeth. Starting the blog is always difficult for me as well. There are many advantages in blogs as a student because it will motivate students to share their opinion on the writings as well as contribute.
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