Enriching the Non-Formal Learning Space – Starting Questions

Providing lifelong learners a more responsive and inclusive learning space is crucial for increasing engagement because it sets out clear expectations for using technology for learning. What are the rules and expectations for participants while engaging in the different modalities Continue reading Enriching the Non-Formal Learning Space – Starting Questions

Blogging Beyond Formal Writing

Blogging is a different approach; the classroom is one space that blogging can occur for learners; the emphasis, however, needs to be to invite learners to step out of their well-worn shoes as students, and determine what they want to Continue reading Blogging Beyond Formal Writing

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

Some Thoughts about Assessing EduBlogs

How should educators approach assessment for edublogs?

I would say that it depends on many factors, but one crucial question to ask is whether you plan to assess learners in terms of process or product. It also depends on the learning space you design for learners. Continue reading Some Thoughts about Assessing EduBlogs