5. Why Blog? 1 Students (digital natives) student-owned technology motivation to write 2 Offers a wealth of opportunities for students to write purposefully & collaboratively 3 Facilitates differentiated instruction (DI) – students & their learning styles
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12. Integration ‘ Complexity that works is built up out of modules that work perfectly, layered one over the other’ (Kevin Kelly)
13. Layered learning Blogging Reading & Writing Narrative & short story Situational writing Literature & philosophy Comprehenshion & summary Art & acts of persuasion Informal Formal Integration
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16. For students with existing blogs 1 Do you have a blog that you have been posting actively for the last 3 months? 2 Why did you start your blog? What do you blog about? 3 Is your blog private or public? 4 What are some of the challenges that you face while maintaining your blog?
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20. Total: /10CPs 0/1 CPs Name of Student: ……………………..( ) Class: ………… Termly Blog Review Rubrics Circle one in each box(T1) Circle one in each box(T2) Circle one in each box(T3) /4CPs /3CPs /3CPs Mostly Excellent 3CPs Mostly Satisfactory 2 CPs Mostly Unsatisfactory 1 CPs Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Blog is coherent(content & style) and is easy to navigate. Layout is attractive. Overall# (1CP) Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Multi-media activity is thought-provoking and is relevant to the concepts, themes and issues taught. It enhances learning of the creator and his peers. Multi-Media Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory The writing is clear, concise, and easy to understand. Ideas and responses are communicated clearly and coherently. Writing Standards Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Blog posts and comments share personal connections to class content or discussion. Connections are also made beyond the classroom. Making Connections Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Critical thinking is evident in each post and comment. There is a sustained attempt to engage in self-reflection. Quality of posts & comments Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory There are at least 5 posts in the blog, each at least 200 words. At least 3 comments have been made in classmates’blogs. Each comment is at least 75 words. Posts & Comments # This component should be reviewed in Term 3
