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== Needs Assessment == | == Needs Assessment == | ||
| − | *Instructional Problem | + | *'''Instructional Problem''' |
It is clear that the world in which we live and teach is becoming more and more technological. Students are entering the classroom with more technology literacy than ever before. Educators must tap into this knowledge and interest to reach students and encourage them to perform at their highest level. There is a great amount of literature on this topic. This literature calls for and provides support for the inclusion of blogging technology in the classroom to promote a variety of literacy activities. However, in my teaching practice, it seems that many educators are a bit weary of implementing this technology for a variety of reasons, for example not being familiar with the technology, or not knowing how to utilize the safety features. This mini course, which will take place completely online, is intended to educate participants on the benefits of blogs in the classroom, as well as develop specific ways in which blogs can be utilized in their own classroom. | It is clear that the world in which we live and teach is becoming more and more technological. Students are entering the classroom with more technology literacy than ever before. Educators must tap into this knowledge and interest to reach students and encourage them to perform at their highest level. There is a great amount of literature on this topic. This literature calls for and provides support for the inclusion of blogging technology in the classroom to promote a variety of literacy activities. However, in my teaching practice, it seems that many educators are a bit weary of implementing this technology for a variety of reasons, for example not being familiar with the technology, or not knowing how to utilize the safety features. This mini course, which will take place completely online, is intended to educate participants on the benefits of blogs in the classroom, as well as develop specific ways in which blogs can be utilized in their own classroom. | ||
| − | *Nature of What is to Be Learned | + | *'''Nature of What is to Be Learned''' |
Participants will learn about the benefits of classroom blogging, as well as how to create and maintain their own classroom blog. | Participants will learn about the benefits of classroom blogging, as well as how to create and maintain their own classroom blog. | ||
| − | *About the Participants | + | *'''About the Participants''' |
Course participants are educators who are interested in learning more about utilizing blogging technology in the classroom to enhance literacy (reading) instruction. Participants will vary across grade levels, but all will teach literacy (reading) in some capacity. The degree of blogging experience will also vary in participants, ranging from those who have little experience, to those who have much experience, but are looking to integrate blogging specifically with literacy (reading) instruction. | Course participants are educators who are interested in learning more about utilizing blogging technology in the classroom to enhance literacy (reading) instruction. Participants will vary across grade levels, but all will teach literacy (reading) in some capacity. The degree of blogging experience will also vary in participants, ranging from those who have little experience, to those who have much experience, but are looking to integrate blogging specifically with literacy (reading) instruction. | ||
| − | *Instructional Content | + | *'''Instructional Content''' |
Course participants will learn about the world of blogging in education through exploration of articles, exemplar blogs, and videos. Participants will also have the opportunity to reflect on their learning by engaging in course reflection discussions throughout the duration of the course. Course participants will also have the opportunity to develop their own blog, and related instructional activities, that will be readily available for implementation in their own instructional practices. | Course participants will learn about the world of blogging in education through exploration of articles, exemplar blogs, and videos. Participants will also have the opportunity to reflect on their learning by engaging in course reflection discussions throughout the duration of the course. Course participants will also have the opportunity to develop their own blog, and related instructional activities, that will be readily available for implementation in their own instructional practices. | ||
| − | * | + | *L'''iterature Support''' |
Bogan, M.B. & Glewa, M. (2007). Improving children’s literacy while promoting digital fluency through the use of blog’s in the classroom: Surviving the hurricane. Journal of Literacy and Technology, 8(1) | Bogan, M.B. & Glewa, M. (2007). Improving children’s literacy while promoting digital fluency through the use of blog’s in the classroom: Surviving the hurricane. Journal of Literacy and Technology, 8(1) | ||
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Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, participants will:
- have learned the definition and basic function of blogs
- have learned the benefits of utilizing blogs in reading
- have learned ways to encourage meaningful discussion and purposeful comments
- become aware of the dangers of blogging, and ways to safeguard against them
Performance Objectives
At the end of this course, participants will:
- create their own classroom blog
- implement appropriate and relevant safety features for their students and classroom blog
- create a discussion and comment tool kit, to utilize as a reference in the future
- design two blog discussions, targeted for their specific class
Needs Assessment
- Instructional Problem
It is clear that the world in which we live and teach is becoming more and more technological. Students are entering the classroom with more technology literacy than ever before. Educators must tap into this knowledge and interest to reach students and encourage them to perform at their highest level. There is a great amount of literature on this topic. This literature calls for and provides support for the inclusion of blogging technology in the classroom to promote a variety of literacy activities. However, in my teaching practice, it seems that many educators are a bit weary of implementing this technology for a variety of reasons, for example not being familiar with the technology, or not knowing how to utilize the safety features. This mini course, which will take place completely online, is intended to educate participants on the benefits of blogs in the classroom, as well as develop specific ways in which blogs can be utilized in their own classroom.
- Nature of What is to Be Learned
Participants will learn about the benefits of classroom blogging, as well as how to create and maintain their own classroom blog.
- About the Participants
Course participants are educators who are interested in learning more about utilizing blogging technology in the classroom to enhance literacy (reading) instruction. Participants will vary across grade levels, but all will teach literacy (reading) in some capacity. The degree of blogging experience will also vary in participants, ranging from those who have little experience, to those who have much experience, but are looking to integrate blogging specifically with literacy (reading) instruction.
- Instructional Content
Course participants will learn about the world of blogging in education through exploration of articles, exemplar blogs, and videos. Participants will also have the opportunity to reflect on their learning by engaging in course reflection discussions throughout the duration of the course. Course participants will also have the opportunity to develop their own blog, and related instructional activities, that will be readily available for implementation in their own instructional practices.
- Literature Support
Bogan, M.B. & Glewa, M. (2007). Improving children’s literacy while promoting digital fluency through the use of blog’s in the classroom: Surviving the hurricane. Journal of Literacy and Technology, 8(1)
Ferdig, R.E. & Trammell, K.D. (2004). Content delivery in the ‘blogosphere’. THE Journal Online: Technological Horizons in Education, February Feature
Huffaker, D. (2005). The educated blogger: Using weblogs to promote literacy in the classroom. AACE Journal, 13(2), 91-98.
