Thursday, June 21, 2007
I must admit-I am not too excited about blogging. I can see the benefits it could bring to an intermediate or secondary classroom. I can even come up with great ideas for using it if I taught an older grade. However, I am not sure that it is for me. I LOVE to talk. Conversing in a classroom and sharing my thoughts, feelings, or opinions has never been a weakness for me. I also love to write in a traditional journal but, the idea of my writing being "out there" for others to see is disturbing to me. I feel like I am much more inclined to hold back my thoughts.
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This is interesing. Many folks feel more inclined to share when writing online. But, I'm kinda with you on this one.
Tammy
I am kind of the same way at times. But I think students are the exact opposite. This is where they shine- online. Your grade level might not exactly work well, but the older kids are all over this medium.
I agree completely...I'm not sure a blog is the place for extensive personal writing. There are definitely things that I would "journal" about in a personal journal, but no way would I post it online--I suppose for fear of who might read it. On paper, I have control over who views what I write. Online, it's different. I suppose it is possible to block the general public from viewing, such as with blogmeister, but with most web-based things, there is always a way around.
I agree with the idea that online is where many students share things (myspace, facebook, etc.), but I think it can be a dangerous area. If I were using such a format with my students, I would make sure to set up strict guidelines for my students, and be sure to involve parents and the administration (similar to how Bridget worked with her online projects).
For this purpose, I can discuss, review, read, and post, but I'll leave the more personal writings to pencil and paper.
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