answering questions

1. In reference to the 6 Assessment Points for student blogs, how would you, as an educator, add or take away from this list?

I would add Portfolios to show collections of student work that show teachers and others who may "score" portfolios the range and quality of student work over a period of time and in various content areas. There are almost as many approaches to compiling and evaluating portfolios as there are proponents of this form of assessment. Portfolios can be used both formally and informally; ideally, portfolios capture the evolution of students' ideas and can be used instructionally and as progress markers for students, teachers, and program evaluators.


2. If you were obligated to use a blog, how would you use one in your unique educational setting?

 

I would use a blog to acheive:
•motivating students, especially those who otherwise might not become participants in classrooms

•excellent opportunities for students to read and write.

•effective forums for collaboration and discussion.

•powerful tools to enable scaffolded learning or mentoring to occur.

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