Blogging for real: Bridging the gap between ICT and Language Learning

María Isabel Gutiérrez Master in Bilingual Translation Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios

Blogging can contribute to student’s learning process. O’Donnell (2005)

1. Evolution.

2. Growing into blogging. Meta-learning tool.

3. Learning community.

 Advantages  

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in-classroom experiences communication. “quiet” students expressing themselves.

Information is available electronically. generation Y students feeling of ownership effort toward their writing skills in obtaining and evaluating information. teachable moments Students perceive a “cutting edge” factor.

 Disadvantages 

Uncomfortableness with blog technology

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more work for the instructor

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uncomfortable sharing information

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Not understanding how to use the blog

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writing might be more casual

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Resistance if it is not part of their grade

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access to computer and Internet

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focused on topics they are to discuss

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Students may write what they think professor wants to see

PRE-WRITING

•Brainstorming, plan and gather information

DRAFTING

•Writing first draft

REVISING

•Re-reading and Peer editing

EDTING •Mechanical error correction

PUBLISHING •Presentation to the intend audience

Garrison, (1993) • a platform sharing of ideas • Critical evaluation and new ideas.

Clavijo, Hine & Quintero (2008) • “language structures need to serve a real purpose for language use in order for it to be learned”

Writing process

Language Learning Forums

Blogging

ď ˝Thanks ď ˝

magutierrez@uniminuto.edu.co