This week I finally figured out how to successfully create a blog. After reading the provided readings I came up with some good thoughts about blogs. I really believe it is easier for individuals to sit at a computer and write their thoughts vs. writing on paper. For a younger student, using the internet to journalize could be an incentive. I really like the fact that others can look at the entries and make comments.
I had a very difficult time just getting a user name set up. I tried every site provided in the content and only one worked. Once I got it set up I didn't like that I wasn't able to create an attractive page. Finally I got this to work and so far I like it. I look forward to learning more and becoming more familiar with blogs!
Friday, June 27, 2008
Educational Blogs
The following are advantages and disadvantages of educational blogs. They are related to the case studies in the course content.
Advantages
-create cooperative learning groups- group students into groups to work together and show how group work can be integrated into online course work.
- Use of technology- sometimes this can motivate individuals because the like using technology rather than writing on paper
-Increases their writing ability- students don't feel as pressured to write
- Students lead the learning- they are able to communicate more effectively with the class as a whole. Students learn to manage their time, process information, and evaluate their learning.
Disadvantages
- Students can sometimes say too much. Since blogs are a place to journalize students are free to say their opinions, ideas, and attitudes.
- Time management- Some students will not take the time to read each students blogs.
- Inaccurate information- Some information provided in the blog may me incorrect information from the student.
Advantages
-create cooperative learning groups- group students into groups to work together and show how group work can be integrated into online course work.
- Use of technology- sometimes this can motivate individuals because the like using technology rather than writing on paper
-Increases their writing ability- students don't feel as pressured to write
- Students lead the learning- they are able to communicate more effectively with the class as a whole. Students learn to manage their time, process information, and evaluate their learning.
Disadvantages
- Students can sometimes say too much. Since blogs are a place to journalize students are free to say their opinions, ideas, and attitudes.
- Time management- Some students will not take the time to read each students blogs.
- Inaccurate information- Some information provided in the blog may me incorrect information from the student.
Getting to Know Me
I was first interview by Erica Hartman. This is how she introduced me...
I was a bit naive, I thought everyone in the class would have a K-12 Education background. However, as I found out by interviewing Holly Harke, there is quite a bit of diversity when it comes to back grounds.
Holly lives in Menomonie Wisconsin and is a full time graduate student. She graduated in May with an undergraduate in Hotel, Restaurant, and Hotel Mgmt. She plans to teach at a technical college after a few years working in the hospitality industry.
Three adjectives she would use to describe herself is hardworking, determined, and level-headed.
Holly is a "digital native" because she grew up using computers and technology. Some of her favorite websites are facebook.com and careerbuilder.com.
Her favorite form of assessment is anything that requires "hands on" - "it demonstrates that the students really know how to do the concept"
I was a bit naive, I thought everyone in the class would have a K-12 Education background. However, as I found out by interviewing Holly Harke, there is quite a bit of diversity when it comes to back grounds.
Holly lives in Menomonie Wisconsin and is a full time graduate student. She graduated in May with an undergraduate in Hotel, Restaurant, and Hotel Mgmt. She plans to teach at a technical college after a few years working in the hospitality industry.
Three adjectives she would use to describe herself is hardworking, determined, and level-headed.
Holly is a "digital native" because she grew up using computers and technology. Some of her favorite websites are facebook.com and careerbuilder.com.
Her favorite form of assessment is anything that requires "hands on" - "it demonstrates that the students really know how to do the concept"
I was also interviewed by Holly Jeffery. She chose to interview me because both of our names are Holly. This is what she said....
Given that both of us are named Holly, we discussed what attributes we share. We agreed that over achievement must come along with the name Holly. Holly Harke always takes on loads that seem to be too heavy but she does well anyway.She plans to work in the hospitality field for a couple of years as well as teaching part-time. However, although she loves the hospitality field, she can’t see herself remaining in it for the rest of her life because of the hours. So, when she needs to cut back to just a full-time-hours position, she plans to teach full-time.Holly H. would like to remain in the Fox Valley, teaching at the Appleton campus of the Fox Valley Technical College. Actually, she hadn't planned to go to college but when she was at loose ends after high school graduation, her father, got her into some classes at the FVTC.
Holly H. has been taking the E-learning classes because she needs some 700-level classes for her masters in CTE. She plans to take enough of these classes to complete her masters degree requirements, possibly taking the remainder for certification at a later date.
Holly H. has been taking the E-learning classes because she needs some 700-level classes for her masters in CTE. She plans to take enough of these classes to complete her masters degree requirements, possibly taking the remainder for certification at a later date.
I think interview classmates is a great way to interact in a online class setting. It gets students acquainted with a couple different students in the class. I know that if I have a problem throughout the course I can go to either Erica or Holly easier, knowing that I have interacted with them already. Interviews are also a great because you get the sense of who everyone is over the internet and creates a relationship. I always enjoy learning what everyone is doing in their career.
Intro
Welcome to my blog! I have never done a blog before, so this is all new to me. I intend to keep this updated through my Assessment of E-learning class and use it as a reflection tool. I look forward to becoming very familiar with the tool, so I can hopefully use it in the classroom.
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