The first major idea I took away from this week's readings was from the http://checkitoutonetime.blogspot.com/2009/12/different-ways-to-use-blog-and-wiki.html article. This article included an idea about aggregating student responses to questions on a blog, so the teacher or reader could see all the different reactions to a reading all in one place. I like that idea, the ability to quickly see multiple viewpoints.
Also dabbled for awhile at budtheteacher's growing wiki. I love how this wiki includes acceptable use policies, to use for students who are going to be blogging or posting online. I have to admit, I will be taking them to my boss, as we currently have students posting online, with no acceptable use policies, which now seems imprudent.
I also enjoyed the "Avoiding The Five Most Common Mistakes In Using Blogs With Students" article. The article even gave me ideas for all of my lesson plans. When the author speaks of "Illusive grading practices" I think this applies to all writing. If we are to be grading the students, there must be clear definitions of what is expected. I think I will prefer to keep my student's blog posts more reflective, to avoid the hassle of applying formal writing rules, in favor of candid responses.
Kinda odd how classes sometimes make you see the wisdom of your teacher's choices. :)
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