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Learner Self-Assessment of EduBlogging

This is a general rubric for learners to reflect critically on posts made on their blogs. At several points during the course, learners are asked to select two significant posts, and complete the self-assessments on their own blogging process. This self-assessment activity is suitable for all learners participating in various types of edublogging learning spaces,…

Models for EduBlogging Community Participation

I have been investigating a number of theories that can contribute to building a framework of online community participation. One theory that addresses individual learners’ temperaments is Kiersey’s theory of temperament, in which temperament is classified into four categories: artisan, guardian, rational, and idealist. For guardians, life is a process of responsible fostering and preserving…

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…

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…