I could easily use an Educational Blog with my students. I could use this to have them give written answers and explanations to math problems. I could have them do reading responses to the novels we are reading in class. This would help them write and edit their thoughts, as typing is easier for them to edit than handwriting. They would also be able to see and respond to each others' comments.
I could post the main question, perhaps one per week, and they would be expected to answer in the comment section by the end of the week. They could do this during library time, after their work is done in my class, or at home if they have computer access.
It would be harder to use Moodle with my students, as many of them do not have online access at home. They also need support in navigating websites if there is more than one page they need to use. They would need support in using and making sense of an online calendar, and all assignments would still need to be visually shown to them, not just written online.
* What content could this help you teach?
* What type of pedagogical strategies might you use with your students?
* What technologies do you think would be harder to use with your students? Why?
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I agree that Moodle is hard to use with some students due to the accessibility or lack thereof of the internet. It is difficult for some of my students to navigate the web, let alone an online portal like Moodle. I love your idea on how to use blogs in your classroom. I think that the reponses that your students would create could help others gain a better knowledge of the story being reflected upon.
ReplyDeleteYou could also have students create their own blogs. They could then respond to your own questen but then you could have them collaoborate and respond to other peoples post. Just an idea!
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