Blogging an Argument Not the Same as Writing an Argument Essay

Path-Sharing – setting the context for audiences. I am responding to the ideas D’Arcy Norman has covered in his post on private “classblogs” vs. the wild, wide open Rationale (setting context for the audience-as-self for future reference) This post analyzes Continue reading Blogging an Argument Not the Same as Writing an Argument Essay

Blogging and Literacy Instruction

One of the greatest challenges I have had as a literacy educator is to reconcile the teaching of the strictly academic writing curriculum with real needs of learners whose interests in academic writing are limited. The major obstacle for literacy Continue reading Blogging and Literacy Instruction

Facilitating Mentoring Using Blogs

  First principles: Encourage learners to embrace the role of becoming personal story-tellers to tell their own stories; Empower learners to practice self-expression and build confidence to listen and speak with strong voices to self and others; Model for learners Continue reading Facilitating Mentoring Using Blogs

The Walking Stick Blogger

My name is Glenn Groulx. I am interested in learning to apply the strategies of storytelling online for myself as a lifelong learner, and to in turn help my students create a personal online presence. I have decided on the Continue reading The Walking Stick Blogger

Reflections on Buddy-Blogging

What is needed is a way to connect the diverse interests we have into an integrated whole, a way of coordinating our learning efforts in a way that enables us to keep blogging past the courses and programs we finish, and past the immediate work-related tasks and projects. Buddy-Blogging might be the best strategy. Continue reading Reflections on Buddy-Blogging