Just as there are challenges to working with learners who are reluctant to participate in collaborative blogging activities, there are those student bloggers who are what i would term “embedded bloggers”, learners who are energized and highly motivated to participate in group activity. They seek validation in replies to their posts, and comments are highly motivating. However, an absence of comments by peers can de-motivate these learners. So, what to do to keep these students blogging when there are few commentators?
