After watching “Transforming Teachers and Learning with JTHS Ed Tech” it makes me think of how lucky Mr. Jakob's students are. His World Affairs classroom is already learning how to produce material and leaving a digital footprint. The comments left by their peers motivate students to write even more. It is incredible how students are posting on their blogs from home without being part of an assignment. Students in this class are able to get feedback from their peers and teachers that are credible and actual; in addition they are able to connect with students from all over the world.
What is important is that students learn about digital citizenship, such as appropriate online behavior and how to cite resources. Students are also able to participate and comment on other students work. The most important thing is that writing in their blog is teaching them to write and share information without doing it for a grade; to me this is very important because Mr. Jakob is teaching a skill that is going to help students in college or in the workplace.
I am looking forwards to using blogs when students are writing about current event articles. It will give students who are too shy to participate in the classroom the opportunity to be heard. In addition, students will be able to publish material and comment on what other students are writing. Besides, students might get feedback from the audience affected by that current event article, and be able to share their comments with the class. I also see the benefit of this technology for students who need extra support outside of the classroom. Students will feel more confident in asking their peers for support or guidance. I especially like the blog as a way to focus more time on topics we will not have the time to cover or go in depth in class.
Jakob, J. (2013, June 6). Transforming Teaching and Learning with an Authentic Audience. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/kq9_Z8crD-4
What is important is that students learn about digital citizenship, such as appropriate online behavior and how to cite resources. Students are also able to participate and comment on other students work. The most important thing is that writing in their blog is teaching them to write and share information without doing it for a grade; to me this is very important because Mr. Jakob is teaching a skill that is going to help students in college or in the workplace.
I am looking forwards to using blogs when students are writing about current event articles. It will give students who are too shy to participate in the classroom the opportunity to be heard. In addition, students will be able to publish material and comment on what other students are writing. Besides, students might get feedback from the audience affected by that current event article, and be able to share their comments with the class. I also see the benefit of this technology for students who need extra support outside of the classroom. Students will feel more confident in asking their peers for support or guidance. I especially like the blog as a way to focus more time on topics we will not have the time to cover or go in depth in class.
Jakob, J. (2013, June 6). Transforming Teaching and Learning with an Authentic Audience. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/kq9_Z8crD-4