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M3, P5: Blogging & Self Expression

Blogging Research Wordle

“Blogging Research Wordle” by Kristina B is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Learning as being reflective, supporting wellbeing, and exploring one’s self are aspects that are part of the First Peoples Principles of Learning. As I have been looking into the role technology could play into incorporating the FPPL into my English Language Arts classroom, I found studies on the effects of blogging that I think were fitting as blogging is something that involves aspects of the ELA competencies as well. Hibsch and Mason’s (2020) study, “The New Age of Creative Expression: The Effect of Blogging on Emotional Wellbeing,” shares connections between reflective journaling and wellbeing and blogging for self-expression. Similarly, Hanney and Skirkeviciutey’s (2019) study “Reflection, Identity, Community: Affordances of Blogging for Social Interaction and Reflective Dialogue” reveals how blogging can support with various skills and identity formation. I think it could be interesting to incorporate blogging into my teaching practices, but there are various ways to do so. In my own past experiences with blogging, I have more so used them as portfolios rather than for regularly journaling. With this course blog, I find it so useful to share and view resources as we are learning because I feel like it adds value to the learning process overall. I am able to make connections to what I am researching as I type each blog post and others are able to share their connections as well. It would be interesting to see how blogging could be used in my classroom for reflective practices or for other forms of expression.

Hanney, R., & Skirkeviciutey, G. (2019). Reflection, identity, community: Affordances of blogging for social interaction and reflective dialogue. Education and Information Technologies, 25(3), 1553-1569. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-019-10030-4

Hibsch, A. N., & Mason, S. E. (2020). The new age of creative expression: The effect of blogging on emotional well-being. Haworth Press Inc. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15401383.2020.1820925

Module 1 Post 3 – Reconciliation starts with inward reflection

                                                                                                                Policy Options (2021)

As a nonIndigenous educator in Canada, I have uncertainties about how to contribute to the process of Indigenization. I feel uncomfortable, confused, even fearful. In a short article, Kory Wilson says that everyone plays a role in reconciliation. She encourages everyone to be curious, humble, and courageous. The first step is self-awareness. We need to examine our own bias and privilege. A deep reflection is needed (Wilson, 2021). What privileges do I have as a white Canadian? I am not likely to be accused of stealing. I feel accepted by others. I have access to educational opportunities. These are just a few examples, but as I see my list growing, I begin feeling guilty. Am I alone? Or does anyone else experience these guilty feelings? Can I freely feel thankful for what I have, even though I didn’t do anything to gain it? It hurts to see others without the same privileges. Is there anything I can do to help others obtain the privileges I have?

Reference:

Wilson, K. (2021). Reconciliation in post-secondary education requires courage and humility. Originally published on Policy Options. https://policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/february-2021/reconciliation-in-post-secondary-education-requires-courage-and-humility/