Blogs
According to Technorati, the blog count reached 80 million last year. Even though a quarter of them are most likely bot-created spam blogs, the quantity of content ‘in the cloud’ is still staggering. Blogs give everyone a voice to communicate, teach, spout opinions, learn and network. And with RSS technology, blog posts are quickly pushed to subscribers for easy access.
Opportunity Statement
While Blogs are hardly new, their journey into formal learning environments (such as this one) is still quite rare. With the launch of the WordPress LMS this year a broader set of learning-specific venture opportunities will be possible.
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karonw 10:09 pm on May 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I find that blogging is a good way to see one’s personal development as we can see how one’s knowledge, understanding or perspective grew as we review the older posts and compared them to the newer ones.
Karon
Chelsea M Woods 1:23 am on May 9, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I am looking into developing blogs as a learning log in our school. We have students matched with advisors at a 10:1 ratio, and I would like to see students and teachers blogging in association with our habits of mind/approaches to learning standards. Students and teachers would give each other feedback on learning, and the blog would be used for reporting on student progress.
janetb 4:45 pm on May 9, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I am currently using a blog as a website for access to information for my students, and as a place for asynchronous discussions (also in a Moodle site). I am interested in seeing how blogging and online discussions can be used to foster metacognition.
Claire Burgoyne 10:21 am on May 10, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
One of the advantages blogs have over other online options is that they can be much more personal. I want the work my students to do to be meaningful to them and see a blog which includes highlights, accomplishments, and reflections as being of great value especially if it’s shared with peers
vawells 1:44 pm on May 10, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
As part of my technology position this year I have introduced Kidblog to grades 2 – 6. It has been well received by students and teachers in general. Grades 3 – 6 are integrating blogs across the curriculum.
Claire Burgoyne 1:08 am on May 11, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I just visited an amazing art education blog that some might be interested in. It’s at: http://www.amiria.co.nz/artist/ It was shortlisted for the best new blog in the Edublog awards.
unclereg 11:49 am on May 11, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Blogs are simple idea that help students digitally write and author their own material. Students become their own distributors/publishers and make sharing and peer reviews more possible.
gregcamp 12:33 pm on May 11, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I use WordPress and Blogger with my junior computer class and they really enjoy it. I find that it is a great way to promote creative writing and to get the students communicating with and learning about each other.
maybacon 4:00 pm on May 11, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Since I’ve became a stay-at-home mom, I’m become an avid blog reader and intermittently have written or produced art materials for blogs. Blogs provide so much flexibility, both for teachers and students, and blogging can really hone writing skills and creativity (verbal and/or artistic). I’ve made some friends on blogging platforms – something I never imagined could happen – and that sense of community is a terrific way to discuss ideas.
mariefrancehetu 10:49 am on May 12, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Since this is my first experience with blogs within a more formal learning environment, I am very much excited in seeing what they have to offer – again within the adult learning community. I am particularly interested in how these learning environments can be made more holistic in nature.
kimnoel 5:50 pm on May 12, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I thin that blogs are underrated in K-6 schools. Most often security and additional issues is cited as being the reason for not using them. However, I think that they provide invaluable opportunity for expresion, feedback and reflection.
Denise 5:06 am on May 13, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I have been keen to integrate blogs into vocational training. I have experienced the use of blogs in courses for personal use and reflection eg. portfolios and feel that this is a limited use. I am looking forward to seeing how effectively a blog can be used as a collaborative learning environment.
shawn harris 6:55 am on May 13, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Blogging has been around for quite sometime, however it is through MET I’ve become more aware of it. I have been experimenting a bit with my grade 6 students. I find that blogging can be interactive, allowing them to leave a comment and even a message to each other. Its also a way to build social relations with readers and other bloggers. I do find that the passive learners who would never raise a hand in class to speak, are the ones who tend to blog more and have much to say when replying to a comment on the site. It tells me that blogging allows for creative writing skills to be developed. Integrating blog in the learning environment is a step in the right direction!
Shawn Naomi