I find blogs to be very helpful because it allows a person to express their feelings and opinions through writing, for there may be some things that are too difficult to say out loud. I think that a class blog can encourage collaboration because it makes it easier for us to write down and share our thoughts. People learn in different ways. Some are visual learners while others enjoy having lectures. Some like to talk and others may not. I, personally, can be very shy. When I am in class, I often would sit quietly at my desk and not say anything, even when the teacher calls on me. I don’t like to be put on the spot and I feel really uncomfortable when people are looking or staring at me; waiting for me to say something. A class blog can help eliminate my feelings of insecurities. I will probably feel much more comfortable sharing my thoughts and ideas through writing. Ultimately, a class can get much closer because blogs are something that every student can take part in.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Blog Post #3
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Indeed, participating in a group can be intimidating, and collaboration through writing does feel easier. Personally, I like sharing my writing as opposed to speaking in class because writing slows down my thought process and gives me an opportunity to edit. whew, totally could've said something dumb there, but I had the chance to think the better of it.
I agree with you about being put on the spot; for me it's hard to answer when everyone is watching. I usually blurt things out to get it over with which doesn't have good results. I'm trying to slow down and think first even if it's uncomfortable. This is the first time that I'm using a blog and it is quite interesting. I know if I use it with my students, we would have fun and also learn a lot. The only dilemma is that not all students have access to computers, especially in the K-3 grades that I want to teach.
I feel the same way about being put on the spot. It makes it harder to convey what I want to say. I know what I'm trying to say in my head, but it definitely is so much harder when everyone is looking at you. I agree with you about feeling more comfortable expressing ideas through a class blog. Too bad more classes don't have a class blog...
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