I have found that the class weblog is fast becoming one of the most powerful tools for my everyday instruction.
Not only do I use the blog as an events calendar and tips page, it also serves as a place for excellent extension of models I’ve used in class.
For example, take a look at this post about proper research paper format. In class, after I had already done a lesson on both in-text citations and a Works Cited page, I put this on my Smart Board, as a follow-up to that lesson.
Not only does this serve as a nice reminder of the proper format for both the citation and the Works Cited page, but it is a nice opportunity for me to remind students about the blog. Believe it or not, sometimes they forget to read my stuff, and this is a nice chance to encourage them to check in daily.
Filed under: Blogging, Internet Instruction Tagged: | class blog, instruction, research, tips
