http://www.carla.umn.edu/speechacts/Japanese%20Speech%20Act%20Report%20Rev.%20June05.pdf
I believe e-journaling could be an effective way for students to reflect on what they are learning. In this case, blogs could be an effective tool to use to journal. Students have ready access to all previous entries, and so both they and the instructor can monitor their progress. At the end of a course, students can see how far they have come. They might also be encouraged to continue blogging outside of the classroom. While blogging, students are creating authentic output.
Students could be asked to e-journal at the end of a lesson or unit in order to keep track of what they have learned, what they have enjoyed learning, how they learn best, what they are struggling with, etc. Used in this way, I think e-journaling could be a good way to hold students responsible for their own learning.
Great points Kristen. I think that students will be more accountable but may also enjoy creating and updating their e-journal.
ReplyDeleteWhat do you do if your students are anti-internet though?
Christine: I think that if using the Internet is a part of the course, then all students should have to participate in using it to complete course activities/assignments. Of course, I would take my students' needs and preferences into consideration and adapt online assignments according to them. However, it could be that practicing using the Internet, or making students aware of aspects of the Internet that might be beneficial to their learning, might help students change their feelings about using it.
ReplyDeleteJessina: You are right. Journaling allows students to reflect on learning styles, and this would help the teacher know how to change the course to adapt to their needs and preferences.