Blogs
Blogs are a very underutilized writing space. Blogs share many characteristics with journals and thus can capture snapshots of what learners are thinking, and when; plus they often can also capture the sources of some of their thinking. Blogs help learners understand the growth cycle of learning new concepts and how and why they think the way they do. Here are some ideas on how blogs, both personal and class, might be used.
· Personal commentary and self-reflection
· Capturing thought processes and generating new ideas
· Assist learners in finding their “voice”
· Places for collegial commenting and suggestion
· Making thinking visible: analysis, synthesis, application
Greg Walker on 24 Feb 11Facilitating Online 2011 Facilitation is a rare and valuable skill to have. It is a service that is often used in conferences, debates, panels and tutorials, or simply where groups of people are meeting and need someone to help negotiate meaning and understanding, and to keep everyone engaged and on task. This online course is designed to help people to access and interpret models, research, and develop professional expertise in online facilitation.
