I am getting started with my first reflective blog for my online course. I am not so new in blogger. I created my first blog for a CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) about 3 years ago. I now realize how fast time passes by !
Now, with a bit more experience on technology-enhanced language learning, I am starting this new space of reflection which I hope will be enriched by my new colleagues/classmates' comments.
Undoubtedly, blogs are powerful teaching resources that we EFL teachers should use more often to promote collaborative online learning . For some ideas, read the following article taken from one of my favorite sites, Language Learning and Technology Journal from Michigan State University: Emerging Technologies. Blogs and Wikis: Environments for On-line Collaboration
My own personal challenge for the future is to encourage their use in our language courses.
My final reflection goes to the course and my new classmates. After reading my classmates' posts and introductions , I can not wait to get to know them all. Sharing with colleagues from so many different cultures and countries will open a door for collaborative and cooperative multi-cultural learning. How exciting...!
Cecilia
Cecilia
ReplyDeleteNice to have your experience as a "seasoned blogger" in the class. I like the article you link to. I am hoping we can share articles in the Nicenet discussions as well, as that is a great place to reference out ideas. Maybe you can post it there too? It would serve as a great model.
Robert
Thanks, Robert.
ReplyDeleteI will post it in Nicenet, then.
Cecilia
Great link, Cecilia! Thanks for sharing! Did you take the CALL course at Michigan State University?
ReplyDeleteThanks Shahnoza!
ReplyDeleteNo, I took it at University of California in San Diego.
Hope to hear from you soon !
Cecilia
Wow, Cecilia, you are so lucky to study there! Well, I hope you keep sharing information and your experience then.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Shahnoza