C4K #3: Osana
Osana had a blog post about a famous, British explorer, Sir Francis Drake. She provided a picture and a very detailed description of his life. She said that Sir Francis Drake did a lot for Queen Elizabeth by stealing spices, Spanish treasures, and getting her land. I can see why he was an English hero. He was a great explorer.
C4K #4: Care
Care wrote about what it might be like to be invisible. It was very creative and showed lots of imagination. She talked about how she wanted to scare her teacher, then go to a restaurant and make the dishes fly all over the place, then steal a rental car and go to an amusement park, then go to a birthday party, get ice cream, and go see how big Mt. Everest was. I thought this post was really interesting and made me think about what I wanted to do if I were invisible.
C4K #5: Sophie
Sophie wrote a blog post about a book she had read called “Out on the Edge”. She talked about where the book took place, a summary of the plot, her favorite parts, and what she thought the message was. The book had lots of twists and turns. I thought her book review was very well written. Her thoughts were very detailed and I could see she really enjoyed the book. I noticed in her other posts that she was interested in romance and romance books. I thought her book report sounded very interesting and reminded me of books that I also read.
C4K #6: Omar
Omar wrote a blog post telling a creative story about going back in time to relive a part of your life. It was about a football player who had a chance to win the “big game” with only ten seconds left. Before he catches a pass, he wakes up and discovers he was dreaming. But then he goes to the game and everything happens the same way, but before he catches the ball he finds he is thirteen again. The story was very detailed and showed that he had a creative and wonderful imagination. In his teachers blog, he wrote “Writers edit, revise, discuss, and revise again. And writers need a place to publish that revised material. That’s what blogs can be used for.” I reinforced this idea and told him that although he did have some spelling and punctuation errors, those are minor and he will get better with that each and every time he writes. I really enjoyed reading his story.
C4K #7: Dakota
Dakota is in the fourth grade and in one of her math classes she had to participate in the O.R.E.O project. The O.R.E.O project is “Our Really Exciting Online” project. They had to lick off all the icing in an oreo and see how long it took them. Then they had two tries to see how many oreos they could stack. Then they had to stick the whole oreo in their mouth for fifteen seconds and explain what it was like before they could eat it. Then they had to make a sculpture out of the icing. It sounded like she had a really fun time with this project. She gave good details about her records and how long it took her to do the parts in the assignment. I was also really impressed on how well her writing, punctuations, grammar, etc. It seemed like she was really enjoying math which makes me really happy because I love math!
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Additional Assignment 3
What do you think is the most important thing Sir Ken Robinson says in this presentation?
The most important thing Sir Ken Robinson says in this presentation is that the current educational system is not achieving what it needs to in order to send students into the future. The current system was designed and conceived for a different age, where the academic would receive most of the learning and the nonacademic would go into the work force. Students are grouped according to age and not learning ability. Lastly, all people have the capacity for divergent thinking, but it tends to deteriorate as one gets older.
Is there anything you disagree with in this presentation?
There is really nothing in the presentation that I disagree with. In fact, Sir Ken Robinson’s positions are in agreement with what is being taught in the college of education.
How congruent are Sir Ken Robinson's positions with those which you are being taught in the College of Education. In other words, where is there agreement? Where is there disagreement?
Both agree that the educational system is attempting to teach students skills in order to get jobs that do not exist, currently. Another form of agreement is that educators should enhance student creativity and produce divergent thinkers instead of only teaching content.
What can you do to address the issues Sir Robinson raises?
As a future educator, I feel that I should get students interested in the learning process and being able to think creatively. It is important that students learn to use technology around them. I also feel that it is important for students to work in groups and to be collaborative workers.
What do you think of the presentation? If you had to do a presentation with others like this, what role on your team would you like most to play?
I did like the presentation because it gave a visual image for what he was discussing. The artist was effective in writing down key phrases that were his major points. I did, however, think it was a lot to focus on. If I had to do a group presentation, my favorite role would be the artist because I like to draw.
The most important thing Sir Ken Robinson says in this presentation is that the current educational system is not achieving what it needs to in order to send students into the future. The current system was designed and conceived for a different age, where the academic would receive most of the learning and the nonacademic would go into the work force. Students are grouped according to age and not learning ability. Lastly, all people have the capacity for divergent thinking, but it tends to deteriorate as one gets older.
Is there anything you disagree with in this presentation?
There is really nothing in the presentation that I disagree with. In fact, Sir Ken Robinson’s positions are in agreement with what is being taught in the college of education.
How congruent are Sir Ken Robinson's positions with those which you are being taught in the College of Education. In other words, where is there agreement? Where is there disagreement?
Both agree that the educational system is attempting to teach students skills in order to get jobs that do not exist, currently. Another form of agreement is that educators should enhance student creativity and produce divergent thinkers instead of only teaching content.
What can you do to address the issues Sir Robinson raises?
As a future educator, I feel that I should get students interested in the learning process and being able to think creatively. It is important that students learn to use technology around them. I also feel that it is important for students to work in groups and to be collaborative workers.
What do you think of the presentation? If you had to do a presentation with others like this, what role on your team would you like most to play?
I did like the presentation because it gave a visual image for what he was discussing. The artist was effective in writing down key phrases that were his major points. I did, however, think it was a lot to focus on. If I had to do a group presentation, my favorite role would be the artist because I like to draw.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Blog Post 10
Morgan Bayda
Morgan Bayda, a new teacher in Canada, talked about how education has changed over the past decades. Unfortunately, education has not changed as much as it should. Students still attend a school, receive textbooks, and sit in a class with other students while the teachers impart their knowledge. In order to further emphasize what she was trying to say, she posted a link to a Dan Brown video where he explained how the value of education has dropped. Education on the internet is free to all and he eventually dropped out of school because “school was getting in the way of his education”.
I agree that the educational system has not kept pace with the information age. There seems to be many ways of accessing information and delivering that information to students that could be researched. As a student pursing a teaching career, I hope to incorporate more technology into my classroom. EDM310 has shown students many ways to improve student creativity and help them become more involved in their own learning. I enjoy classes where the teacher interacts with the students and I’m sure that my students will in fact feel the same way.
Two Questions That Can Change Your Life
Daniel Pink’s video asked people to live their lives considering two questions. One being, “What’s my sentence”, and the other being, “Was I better today than yesterday?” I think my sentence would have to be “Help somebody every chance you get”. Every time I help someone, it seems to make them feel better about themselves and that makes me feel better about myself. I always appreciate when people help me. These questions affect me because by thinking of these questions daily, it will keep me on track of who I want to be and what I want to become as a teacher.
Morgan Bayda, a new teacher in Canada, talked about how education has changed over the past decades. Unfortunately, education has not changed as much as it should. Students still attend a school, receive textbooks, and sit in a class with other students while the teachers impart their knowledge. In order to further emphasize what she was trying to say, she posted a link to a Dan Brown video where he explained how the value of education has dropped. Education on the internet is free to all and he eventually dropped out of school because “school was getting in the way of his education”.
I agree that the educational system has not kept pace with the information age. There seems to be many ways of accessing information and delivering that information to students that could be researched. As a student pursing a teaching career, I hope to incorporate more technology into my classroom. EDM310 has shown students many ways to improve student creativity and help them become more involved in their own learning. I enjoy classes where the teacher interacts with the students and I’m sure that my students will in fact feel the same way.
Two Questions That Can Change Your Life
Daniel Pink’s video asked people to live their lives considering two questions. One being, “What’s my sentence”, and the other being, “Was I better today than yesterday?” I think my sentence would have to be “Help somebody every chance you get”. Every time I help someone, it seems to make them feel better about themselves and that makes me feel better about myself. I always appreciate when people help me. These questions affect me because by thinking of these questions daily, it will keep me on track of who I want to be and what I want to become as a teacher.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Blog Post 9
“What I’ve Learned This Year” by Mr. McClung
The main thing Mr. McClung was trying to portray in his post was to stay positive. He told us about how to read your students. Reading your students reactions to the material you’re teaching is more important than just following a planned lesson. Communication is always important in any relationship, even teacher-student relationships. Getting to know one another other than just in the classroom lets the students know that you can be there for them as a friend as well as a teacher. If you take the time to talk to students and they learn that they can trust you, it might make a student’s year. He also talked about being reasonable. Students all learn differently. Sometimes students will understand what you’re talking about and sometimes they won’t. He also talked about using technology and to never stop learning. You are in a learning workspace so “soak up as much as you can.”
I really enjoyed reading Mr. McClung’s post. I think it is really great that he’s making his teaching be more about the students instead of his planned lesson. Things aren’t always planned out, and plans always change. I think being positive will make it easier not only on yourself but for your students as well. I really liked when Mr. McClang said, “In order to build the respect that we all seek in a student teacher relationship, it is important to take interest in the lives of our students.” I learned a lot about what type of teacher I want to become by reading his post.
The main thing Mr. McClung was trying to portray in his post was to stay positive. He told us about how to read your students. Reading your students reactions to the material you’re teaching is more important than just following a planned lesson. Communication is always important in any relationship, even teacher-student relationships. Getting to know one another other than just in the classroom lets the students know that you can be there for them as a friend as well as a teacher. If you take the time to talk to students and they learn that they can trust you, it might make a student’s year. He also talked about being reasonable. Students all learn differently. Sometimes students will understand what you’re talking about and sometimes they won’t. He also talked about using technology and to never stop learning. You are in a learning workspace so “soak up as much as you can.”
I really enjoyed reading Mr. McClung’s post. I think it is really great that he’s making his teaching be more about the students instead of his planned lesson. Things aren’t always planned out, and plans always change. I think being positive will make it easier not only on yourself but for your students as well. I really liked when Mr. McClang said, “In order to build the respect that we all seek in a student teacher relationship, it is important to take interest in the lives of our students.” I learned a lot about what type of teacher I want to become by reading his post.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Blog Post 8
Richard Miller: This Is How We Dream Parts 1 and 2
Dr. Richard Miller’s video talked about change that the writing process has gone through. One good example was when he explained how he had a book published that only those who bought it, or borrowed it from a library, could read. Then he said that his book went the way of all books, it went out of print. In contrast, another paper that he wrote and posted on the web was readily available, read by many, and will remain out there for anyone who would like to read it. He also said that he never left his office. He was able to research, compose, and publish right from that same room.
I was fortunate enough to attend a school where I had my own individual laptop computer since junior high. Having one has made me very familiar with multimedia. I know I can type faster than I can write, and I would rather do so. In high school, I was asked to make presentations using the computer and web materials. I realize that there is so much more out there, but I am prepared for it.
I would assume that the students I will be teaching will be very able to write with multimedia. Just watching some of the videos from this class and seeing these children produce such varied projects is amazing. They are only going to be introduced to more exciting things.
The Chipper Series and EDM310 for Dummies
The primary message in The Chipper Series is that you need to be an independent learner who does their work on time, especially since we are the ones that want to become teachers. Another message might be taking responsibility for your actions. You should get everything you can out your education.
The primary message in EDM310 for Dummies was that with the help of others, anything is possible. Perhaps at the beginning, the class may seem overwhelming. Once you get used to it and understand all of the networking sites, it becomes a lot easier.
After watching these two videos, one possible video topic might be about younger students using lots of different technologies and getting a chance to be creative.
Smartboards
After reading the two critiques of smartboards, I searched for a blog was in favor of them. I came up with http://www.teacherslovesmartboards.com/. One argument against using smartboards is the cost of them. Another argument is that they thought the regular board could do the exact same thing. A third argument was that there was not enough research showing that student learning and achievement would improve with the use of the smartboards. Arguments in favor of smartboards range from more student involvement to peer interaction. This site had categories with lesson plans for every course of study.
Dr. Richard Miller’s video talked about change that the writing process has gone through. One good example was when he explained how he had a book published that only those who bought it, or borrowed it from a library, could read. Then he said that his book went the way of all books, it went out of print. In contrast, another paper that he wrote and posted on the web was readily available, read by many, and will remain out there for anyone who would like to read it. He also said that he never left his office. He was able to research, compose, and publish right from that same room.
I was fortunate enough to attend a school where I had my own individual laptop computer since junior high. Having one has made me very familiar with multimedia. I know I can type faster than I can write, and I would rather do so. In high school, I was asked to make presentations using the computer and web materials. I realize that there is so much more out there, but I am prepared for it.
I would assume that the students I will be teaching will be very able to write with multimedia. Just watching some of the videos from this class and seeing these children produce such varied projects is amazing. They are only going to be introduced to more exciting things.
The Chipper Series and EDM310 for Dummies
The primary message in The Chipper Series is that you need to be an independent learner who does their work on time, especially since we are the ones that want to become teachers. Another message might be taking responsibility for your actions. You should get everything you can out your education.
The primary message in EDM310 for Dummies was that with the help of others, anything is possible. Perhaps at the beginning, the class may seem overwhelming. Once you get used to it and understand all of the networking sites, it becomes a lot easier.
After watching these two videos, one possible video topic might be about younger students using lots of different technologies and getting a chance to be creative.
Smartboards
After reading the two critiques of smartboards, I searched for a blog was in favor of them. I came up with http://www.teacherslovesmartboards.com/. One argument against using smartboards is the cost of them. Another argument is that they thought the regular board could do the exact same thing. A third argument was that there was not enough research showing that student learning and achievement would improve with the use of the smartboards. Arguments in favor of smartboards range from more student involvement to peer interaction. This site had categories with lesson plans for every course of study.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Additional Assignment 2
1. What do you think? If learners are motivated, can they teach themselves?/ 2. If those motivated learners are kids, can they teach themselves?
I definitely think that if learners are motivated, they can teach themselves. We saw in the video that children from all around the world were able to learn any number of topics when they didn’t even know how to use technology, and sometimes English.
3. What conditions are necessary for kids to teach themselves? For anyone to teach him or herself?
I think that everyone, in order to learn, have to have the motivation for it. Although working with others might not be necessary, it certainly helps increase the probability for learning to take place. The students seemed excited to be participating with peers.
4. What role do computers and internet access play in the process?
The computers and internet access play a significant role in learning. Students have to have access to information in order to learn about it. Computers also are interesting to many students, and probably the opportunity to them increases student motivation.
5. What role does motivation, a desire to learn?
I think if someone has the desire to learn, they are obviously motivated to learn more about something.
6. What roles do a problem, a question or multiple problems or questions play in the process?
I think that most people, when faced with a problem or question, will try to answer it using problem solving skills.
7. How do you motivate someone to learn?
I think that if you get someone excited about something, it will motivate them to want to learn more about it.
8. How are you motivated to learn?
I am motivated to learn because I have a goal of being a teacher. I want to be a good teacher so it motivates me to learn as much as I can in order to do that. I am also more motivated to learn when teachers make learning fun and when they are excited about what they do.
9. Can anyone who is not motivated to learn learn?
I think that anyone who is not motivated can still learn. Maybe they won’t learn as much, or as fast as those who are motivated.
10. Do you teach yourself? When? Why?
I do teach myself on a lot of things. I have a math class right now where the teacher doesn’t really “teach”. She just wants to get through the information and move on. This makes me have to read and learn it myself. I read and learn it myself because I want to be a math teacher and if someone isn’t going to help me, then I would still like to be knowledgeable about it. I sometimes like to teach myself other things because I’d like to figure something out on my own instead of asking other people how to do it.
11. What role does a teacher (either answer generally or use a specific example) play in your learning?
A teacher plays a huge role in my learning. I like to know that I’m doing things correctly. I like teachers who are very organized because that makes me become clear about what it is I need to do. I like when teachers are on time passing back homework and tests so I can look over my work and understand why I got the grade I did. I also think teachers that take the time to talk to me one-on-one and that allow me to get to know them as a person instead of just a teacher, make it easier and more comfortable to learn.
12. What is the most important idea, question or emotional response you take away with you as a result of watching this video?
I think one important idea I took away from this video was that children work better in groups where they can talk about the answers they have come up with and why. He stated in the video that after he told groups to figure out questions together, and then when he came back two months later and asked them individually if they remembered the information, the score was the same. I also thought that when he left the computer in certain areas, it was neat to see all the children trying to learn stuff on their own.
13. What other questions or issues are raised by this video that should be considered and discussed by aspiring teachers?
I think one main question that was asked in the video was why are there certain areas where teachers don’t want to teach? Perhaps these areas should be identified and then qualified teachers, armed with computers, should be sent to teach there.
I definitely think that if learners are motivated, they can teach themselves. We saw in the video that children from all around the world were able to learn any number of topics when they didn’t even know how to use technology, and sometimes English.
3. What conditions are necessary for kids to teach themselves? For anyone to teach him or herself?
I think that everyone, in order to learn, have to have the motivation for it. Although working with others might not be necessary, it certainly helps increase the probability for learning to take place. The students seemed excited to be participating with peers.
4. What role do computers and internet access play in the process?
The computers and internet access play a significant role in learning. Students have to have access to information in order to learn about it. Computers also are interesting to many students, and probably the opportunity to them increases student motivation.
5. What role does motivation, a desire to learn?
I think if someone has the desire to learn, they are obviously motivated to learn more about something.
6. What roles do a problem, a question or multiple problems or questions play in the process?
I think that most people, when faced with a problem or question, will try to answer it using problem solving skills.
7. How do you motivate someone to learn?
I think that if you get someone excited about something, it will motivate them to want to learn more about it.
8. How are you motivated to learn?
I am motivated to learn because I have a goal of being a teacher. I want to be a good teacher so it motivates me to learn as much as I can in order to do that. I am also more motivated to learn when teachers make learning fun and when they are excited about what they do.
9. Can anyone who is not motivated to learn learn?
I think that anyone who is not motivated can still learn. Maybe they won’t learn as much, or as fast as those who are motivated.
10. Do you teach yourself? When? Why?
I do teach myself on a lot of things. I have a math class right now where the teacher doesn’t really “teach”. She just wants to get through the information and move on. This makes me have to read and learn it myself. I read and learn it myself because I want to be a math teacher and if someone isn’t going to help me, then I would still like to be knowledgeable about it. I sometimes like to teach myself other things because I’d like to figure something out on my own instead of asking other people how to do it.
11. What role does a teacher (either answer generally or use a specific example) play in your learning?
A teacher plays a huge role in my learning. I like to know that I’m doing things correctly. I like teachers who are very organized because that makes me become clear about what it is I need to do. I like when teachers are on time passing back homework and tests so I can look over my work and understand why I got the grade I did. I also think teachers that take the time to talk to me one-on-one and that allow me to get to know them as a person instead of just a teacher, make it easier and more comfortable to learn.
12. What is the most important idea, question or emotional response you take away with you as a result of watching this video?
I think one important idea I took away from this video was that children work better in groups where they can talk about the answers they have come up with and why. He stated in the video that after he told groups to figure out questions together, and then when he came back two months later and asked them individually if they remembered the information, the score was the same. I also thought that when he left the computer in certain areas, it was neat to see all the children trying to learn stuff on their own.
13. What other questions or issues are raised by this video that should be considered and discussed by aspiring teachers?
I think one main question that was asked in the video was why are there certain areas where teachers don’t want to teach? Perhaps these areas should be identified and then qualified teachers, armed with computers, should be sent to teach there.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Project 10
Personal Learning Network
Before EDM310 I had never heard of a personal learning network. After investigating some websites for this course, I think I have a better understanding of what a PLN is about. I set up an iGoogle page where I created a tab for the blogs I am following. I also have a tab for my own personal sites that I enjoy looking at. I signed up for a twitter account and I am following an educational technology/art teacher from my former high school. I am also following Steven Anderson. I would like to eventually add more math teachers. In addition to the EDM310 blog, I am following several other teachers, one teaching math. I am sure as the course continues, I will have added others and have even a better understanding of how to use and work with my PLN.
Before EDM310 I had never heard of a personal learning network. After investigating some websites for this course, I think I have a better understanding of what a PLN is about. I set up an iGoogle page where I created a tab for the blogs I am following. I also have a tab for my own personal sites that I enjoy looking at. I signed up for a twitter account and I am following an educational technology/art teacher from my former high school. I am also following Steven Anderson. I would like to eventually add more math teachers. In addition to the EDM310 blog, I am following several other teachers, one teaching math. I am sure as the course continues, I will have added others and have even a better understanding of how to use and work with my PLN.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Blog Post 7
Randy Pausch’s Last Lecture
Randy Pausch’s Last Lecture dealt with three subjects. The first being his dreams, the second being about enabling others’ dreams, and the third being the lessons he has learned. Randy Pausch had six childhood dreams while growing up. They were experiencing zero gravity, playing football in the NFL, writing an article for the World Book Encyclopedia, be like Captain Kirk, win large stuffed animals, and work for Disney Imagineer. While he might not have achieved them all, he connected in some way with each of them. The bottom line is not to lose sight of your dreams because “anything is possible”. Even though you might meet up with a brick wall, it’s only for those who are not strong enough to get through it.
As a professor at Carnegie Mellon, he was able to help others achieve their lifelong dreams. He created courses like Building Virtual Walls and Dream Fulfillment Factory which encouraged students to work in a team and create projects in virtual reality. They were highly successful and many people tried to get into the classes. These courses emphasized the ability to become self reflective in their skills and in their ability to work with others. They also “tricked” students into having fun while at the same time learning computer programming.
The last part of Randy’s lecture dealt with the lessons he learned throughout his life. The first one he mentioned was about how much you can learn from your parents, mentors, teachers, friends, students, and colleagues. Some of these lessons might be about helping others, having fun, always having a childlike wonder, never giving up, that loyalty is a two way street. He showed a picture of Tigger and Eeyore and stated that obviously he was the Tigger. He also stated that on his father’s 80th birthday, he rode on a rollercoaster. He wanted to try something new. He emphasized to focus more on others so he brought out a huge birthday cake for his wife and had everyone sing happy birthday to her (I had tears in my eyes at this part).
Other lessons he mentioned was to always do the right thing because good things will happen, show gratitude, listen when you get feedback, don’t complain- just work harder, find something you’re good at, find the best in everybody, and be prepared. He was such an upbeat charismatic speaker and it made me think about how to plug them into my personal and professional life. This video kept my attention and I learned a great deal from it.
Randy Pausch’s Last Lecture dealt with three subjects. The first being his dreams, the second being about enabling others’ dreams, and the third being the lessons he has learned. Randy Pausch had six childhood dreams while growing up. They were experiencing zero gravity, playing football in the NFL, writing an article for the World Book Encyclopedia, be like Captain Kirk, win large stuffed animals, and work for Disney Imagineer. While he might not have achieved them all, he connected in some way with each of them. The bottom line is not to lose sight of your dreams because “anything is possible”. Even though you might meet up with a brick wall, it’s only for those who are not strong enough to get through it.
As a professor at Carnegie Mellon, he was able to help others achieve their lifelong dreams. He created courses like Building Virtual Walls and Dream Fulfillment Factory which encouraged students to work in a team and create projects in virtual reality. They were highly successful and many people tried to get into the classes. These courses emphasized the ability to become self reflective in their skills and in their ability to work with others. They also “tricked” students into having fun while at the same time learning computer programming.
The last part of Randy’s lecture dealt with the lessons he learned throughout his life. The first one he mentioned was about how much you can learn from your parents, mentors, teachers, friends, students, and colleagues. Some of these lessons might be about helping others, having fun, always having a childlike wonder, never giving up, that loyalty is a two way street. He showed a picture of Tigger and Eeyore and stated that obviously he was the Tigger. He also stated that on his father’s 80th birthday, he rode on a rollercoaster. He wanted to try something new. He emphasized to focus more on others so he brought out a huge birthday cake for his wife and had everyone sing happy birthday to her (I had tears in my eyes at this part).
Other lessons he mentioned was to always do the right thing because good things will happen, show gratitude, listen when you get feedback, don’t complain- just work harder, find something you’re good at, find the best in everybody, and be prepared. He was such an upbeat charismatic speaker and it made me think about how to plug them into my personal and professional life. This video kept my attention and I learned a great deal from it.
Summary Post C4T Teacher #2
In the last couple of weeks I have been reading Becky Goerend’s blog posts. The first one I read was “The Red Group”. This post talks about dividing students into classes where her math students are grouped together according to ability. This is so they can be taught at the pace they deserve. She was struggling about how to address those students, who on the first day, guessed that they indeed were in the lowest group. How do we as teachers make students still feel confident even while being in a lower group?
I stated in my response that I am studying to become a secondary math teacher so this post was very interesting to me! I could relate to this topic. When I was in middle school, we had the same divided classes, and we too figured out who was in the “smarter” classes. They need to be taught at a different pace than the rest of the students in order to be successful in the class.
The second article I read was called, “Why Blog?” which was what her students asked her and how she responded. She provided a very thorough list of reasons students should blog.
My response to this article was that I thought her answer to your students’ question was very informative. I agree that writing and commenting on others’ blogs improves writing. I don’t think people want their writing to look bad on posts so they usually try to do their best. I also think getting feedback from peers is very helpful in the writing process. I also agree that blogging cuts down on the use of paper and is better for the environment.
I stated in my response that I am studying to become a secondary math teacher so this post was very interesting to me! I could relate to this topic. When I was in middle school, we had the same divided classes, and we too figured out who was in the “smarter” classes. They need to be taught at a different pace than the rest of the students in order to be successful in the class.
The second article I read was called, “Why Blog?” which was what her students asked her and how she responded. She provided a very thorough list of reasons students should blog.
My response to this article was that I thought her answer to your students’ question was very informative. I agree that writing and commenting on others’ blogs improves writing. I don’t think people want their writing to look bad on posts so they usually try to do their best. I also think getting feedback from peers is very helpful in the writing process. I also agree that blogging cuts down on the use of paper and is better for the environment.
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