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Engaging Students in Reading and Writing
through Blogs
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Philosophical underpinnings
Vygotsky and constructivism
Kids construct their own knowledge.
As teachers, we act as mediators to empower
their learning.
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Advantages of using blogs
It is
Interactive
Dynamic
CollaborativePPP, videos, and audio files can be embedded
You can have a TB, STB and a Class Blog
It gives independence to Ss
it helps Ss to develop their learning competenceIt is motivating
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Why use Blogging as a Language Learning Tool ?
21stcentury Ss are digitally competent
Blog is an innovative language learning tool
Teachers need to be methodologically updated
It develops Ss lifelong learning and self-study skills.Extra curricular extension of the class
Portfolio of Ss work
Become a learner, at the same time a teacher
Ss learn to become independentInteractive self-correction exercises
Format variety
Not limited by time or place
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Blogquest
Hands on Activity Break
T
ake 15 minutes to explore the many uses of blogs
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Question/Discussion
What did you think of the blogs you browsed?
A. No interestB. Some interest (probably will never go back)
C. Some interest (Ill probably go back and have a look
someday)
D. Very interesting (Ill definitely go back)
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Scaffolding Blogging
How to introduce blogs
Provide students or let students search for interesting and
relevant sites and teach them how to write about what theyfind useful at those sites
Primary sources: connect to authors, scientists, politiciansBecome an expert about a topic, comparing informationfrom different sites
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Getting started
Step 1
Start small
Add links, add annotated links with what you think is important andmeaningful
As you get into a rhythm of posting, add more depth
Remember this is a learning tool, not a place to air complaints. It
will be part of your public record
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Step 2
Use it as a class portal
Homework assignments
Links
Dont worry about using it for collaborations and conversations
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Step 3: adding students
Have students get use to using the blog for a portal
Add discussion questions
Have students look at other blogsSet expectations on how they should respond
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Step 4: Students own blog
Make sure technology is comfortable
Negotiate how much of their blog is their own
Student Safety
Students, parents, and administration are clear about the
expectations and the reasoning behind it.
Permissions
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