Does it exist? If so, what is it?
In working with adult learners with learning difficulties, it was vital that only they had access to each others' blogs. This was done through the security settings available on 'blogger'.
This created a closed community, where learners frequently wrote to each other; when out of class, those with Internet acces at home were able to contact each other with ease.
I know of a few publications on this subject, but I would be fascinated to hear other peoples' experiences of this...
Tuesday, 22 May 2007
5. Can blogging develop other skills?
I'm thinking ability to use computer technology with more confidence, particularly with increased usage; improved typing skills...etc
4. Does blogging help learners to build skills and confidence?
I strongly believe that it does - through this can be hard to prove.
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
3. How can blogs be used?
Personal - diaries, storing photos, keeping in touch with friends...
Group blogs - I've not used these, but have seen them used for group projects and displaying work.
Group blogs - I've not used these, but have seen them used for group projects and displaying work.
2. Ethics - considerations for this research
1. Any information posted here may be recorded for research purposes.
2. The purpose of this blog is to share information; therefore you may freely quote and analyze any material found here without consent.
3. By posting information on this blog, you are consenting to it being reproduced in other arenas.
4. Participants must be 18+.
5. Please refrain from posting any personal information about yourself, such as email address, place names, institution names etc.
6. If you use a pseudonym, be aware that these function similarly to rel names and should be treated as such.
7. All information posted here will be judged as true and accurate for research.
8. Every effort will be made to ensure the accuracy of the information.
Monday, 21 May 2007
1. What is this blog all about?
Do you work in Adult Education?
Have you ever used blogs as a learning device?
My name is Lucy Holroyd and I am undertaking a postgraduate diploma in Community Education at Dundee University.
As part of my student placement I was working with a group of adults with learning difficulties; one of my larger projects was helping learners to set-up personal blogs, and supporting them in their continual use.
The project was a great success, and led me to focus on blogging for my research project.
As such I have developed this blog to act as a co-enquiry for my research, and to maintain the site as a tool for sharing good practice. There is not enough written on the benfits of using blogs in learning, and I feel that this new technology is one that must be further explored.
Traditionally such an enquiry might be undertaken differently, (ie. interviews, group dicussions etc) but I wanted to take advantage of the medium available and felt it appropriate to do so, considering the subject matter. Naturally, the more people that contribute, the better, and so using The Web was a natural step to take. I have chosen blogger as we used it in class - it was easy to use and secure.
If you have any experience of using blogs for learning, please contribute to this co-enquiry.
Before doing so, please refer to the ETHICS section of the blog posted on this page.
I have posted a series of thoughts and questions to comment under - please feel free to add your own. If you wish to be referenced in the end research please post your name after your comments - if not, use a pseudonym. Feel free to email me if you have any questions or suggestions.
Thankyou so much for your time, and for contributing to this co-enquiry.
Lucy.
Have you ever used blogs as a learning device?
My name is Lucy Holroyd and I am undertaking a postgraduate diploma in Community Education at Dundee University.
As part of my student placement I was working with a group of adults with learning difficulties; one of my larger projects was helping learners to set-up personal blogs, and supporting them in their continual use.
The project was a great success, and led me to focus on blogging for my research project.
As such I have developed this blog to act as a co-enquiry for my research, and to maintain the site as a tool for sharing good practice. There is not enough written on the benfits of using blogs in learning, and I feel that this new technology is one that must be further explored.
Traditionally such an enquiry might be undertaken differently, (ie. interviews, group dicussions etc) but I wanted to take advantage of the medium available and felt it appropriate to do so, considering the subject matter. Naturally, the more people that contribute, the better, and so using The Web was a natural step to take. I have chosen blogger as we used it in class - it was easy to use and secure.
If you have any experience of using blogs for learning, please contribute to this co-enquiry.
Before doing so, please refer to the ETHICS section of the blog posted on this page.
I have posted a series of thoughts and questions to comment under - please feel free to add your own. If you wish to be referenced in the end research please post your name after your comments - if not, use a pseudonym. Feel free to email me if you have any questions or suggestions.
Thankyou so much for your time, and for contributing to this co-enquiry.
Lucy.
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