Reflections on Networked (Academic) EduBlogging

Sometimes I am drawn to the back and forth of forum discussions, with humour and even edgy comments thrown in. And sometimes I prefer to lurk, watch, reflect, and blog my own stuff, and invite a few others to dialogue Continue reading Reflections on Networked (Academic) EduBlogging

First Post in EduBlog (Sept. 2008)

This is my very first post last Fall. It began my professional journey into edublogging. The vision has changed considerably. I am now completing an independent studies course on edublogging theory and practice, and enjoy the flexibility and independence of Continue reading First Post in EduBlog (Sept. 2008)

Addressing Critics of Blogs

I have been having conversations with colleagues, and I am getting interesting feedback on the use of blogging for instruction. Several comments have been made dismissing edu-blogging as useful. Blogging has been referred to by some educators as “past news”, Continue reading Addressing Critics of Blogs

Optimal Conditions for Blogging

Asking learners to embark on a learning journey using blogging is asking learners to take a step into the unknown. Blogging is not just about writing skills, it is about cultivating critical self-reflection and promoting self-efficacy and confidence to give Continue reading Optimal Conditions for Blogging