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EduBlogging for Transformation

Unlearning Macdonald (2002) discussed the role of emotional and intellectual work of unlearning for knowledge workers. Through the process of discernment, learners undergo a transformative shift in perspective. The process of unlearning is broken down into these steps: 1. Appreciation of accumulated knowing; 2. Reflection on knowledge growth in a positive manner, and showing gratitude…

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Defining EduBlogging

Terry Anderson commented on the model describing edubloggers as autonomous and anonymous. He wrote an excellent comment: One concern with the model is the advance from Autonomous to Anonymous. I associate autonomous from its use as an ideal in distance education – self motivated and all that. Anonymous seems to be the opposite of net…

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Reflections on Personal EduBlogging

I recognize that at a particular point in our blogging, we need to stop, reflect back, revise and select our presence. It mostly has to do with a proces of re-invention, often because our presence needs to be updated, or re-presented. In my current case, the upcoming shift from the old Me2U community to the…

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Assessing How Students Learn, and its Implications for EduBlogging

I would like to thank Stuart Berry for his interesting post on assessment. His post is at http://me2u.athabascau.ca/elgg/stuartbe2/weblog/1176.html Rick Reis comments on Bill Cerbin’s description of how educators undertake the learner assessment process. Cerbin (2009) described the compelling need for the assessment process: “…we need assessment that reveals how students learn-how they interpret and make…

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Exploring Embedded EduBlogging

For embedded bloggers, the focus of activity is on building critical thinking and communication skills. Such learners seek social recognition, a sense of community, validation and acceptance within a safe, respectful space. These learners are most motivated while blogging to share experiences, intuitions, and impressions with others. They are energized while making/maintaining connections and conversations…

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