Wednesday, 24 July 2019
My learners - To blog or not to blog?
That is the question that I have been considering recently. At present I have students regularly reflecting on how/what they have learnt verbally and in different writing (digital) forums.
I always read their written reflections and respond which often leads to a digital 'conversation' that is private and targeted at taking that learner forward and/or strengthen our relationship. So-o-o, what additional benefits would blogging bring?
I'm less interested in gaining a greater audience for my learners then gaining additional support/opportunities to prompt my learners forward.
To this end have decided to try a class blog for my Year 12 and Year 13 classes . Watch this space for impact on the learners and their learning.
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Hi Ruth how have you found the use of the blog by your students? My students have individual blogs but are not yet using them to write reflections without teacher prompting - this may well be a much faster uptake in your older students.
ReplyDeleteKia ora Ruth. I like the direction you are taking with your students. I agree that authentic, critical reflection is the priority. My Y4/5 class are doing much the same. They are gradually becoming more able to demonstrate their thinking and learning in increasingly critical ways.
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Rob