Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Class Blogs: How can it encourage collaboration?
I think class blogs encourage collaboration by giving people the opportunity to express their own opinions in a sort of discussion format without having to do so in a specific time (like in chats). It is also the one place everyone in class can go to to find all the links to all the blogs each student in class had created and it is the one stop place to find the class' personal blogs. Students can also post questions and answer questions without the fear of speaking out to the whole class, for many people are uncomfortable asking questions during class. Also, the material posted on class blogs get a much larger audience than a personal blog would typically have because for sure more people are visiting a class (group) blog to post their own thoughts and to read what other people had written.
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Michelle,
I agree with you. I think blogs can be used to ask a teacher questions. I feel that not every student is going to feel easy about asking questions in class, especially if s/he is shy. I also feel that if students can read what other people wrote on the blog, then they could get some ideas of what other people thought about certain topics or materials that were presented in class. I also think that it would be a great place to get to other people's blog without having to search for it. =)
Hey Michelle! I agree with you when you say that blogs encourage people to say their own opinions during their own time. In class, sometimes people can feel rushed; like they have to say something right at that moment. Blogs, however gives them a little more time to think about what they would like to write and share with everyone else. Oh, and I think I'm a lot like you. I feel uncomfortable asking questions in class too. Blogs are definitely helpful in getting rid of all the insecurities. Have a great day!
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