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
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
more work for the instructor
uncomfortable sharing information
Not understanding how to use the blog
writing might be more casual
Resistance if it is not part of their grade
access to computer and Internet
focused on topics they are to discuss
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
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