tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31503777.post115972602628346026..comments2023-08-25T08:19:28.747+00:00Comments on Learnadoodledastic: An Educational use of a Blog - Example 1: The Course BlogSteve Mackenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13773778141513293168noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31503777.post-1159907807093881452006-10-03T20:36:00.000+00:002006-10-03T20:36:00.000+00:00Thank you Hally for your comments.What i liked abo...Thank you Hally for your comments.<BR/><BR/>What i liked about "English 120" was <BR/>1. The convergence of communication with resources in one central point.<BR/>2. The fact that the postings will be sent directly to group members emails.<BR/>3. The fact that this seems to be one of the easier ways to achieve this type of cenralisation of communication, information and resources.<BR/><BR/>I think this use of blogs can be integrated into Adult Distance Learning by designating a course blog as the communication tool of choice for a particular module. This could be embedded into blackboard or similar VLE should there be any privacy or security issues.<BR/><BR/>I will comment further on your questions and this issue in my next blog.Steve Mackenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13773778141513293168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31503777.post-1159907037065239482006-10-03T20:23:00.000+00:002006-10-03T20:23:00.000+00:00Thnak you molvaniamark for your comments. Well i ...Thnak you molvaniamark for your comments. <BR/><BR/>Well i think this blog is primarily about communication. It's predominanlty a one way communication and i suppose that this would be the main purpose of the blog. However there is nothing to stop the blog being set up to encourage a more two way communication. <BR/><BR/>The collaboration on reflection would be more to do with the teaching and learning side of the course and so therefore would not be the strongest element of this particular style of blog.<BR/><BR/>The issue of "sense of community" is more important for the adult distance learners than conventional students.<BR/><BR/>Feeling some connection to fellow classmates and the teacher is important in respect of the emotional and motivational aspects of (distance) learning. <BR/><BR/>If you belong to a connected, supportive, interested, happy group of distance learners i believe this is a very powerful motivating force that will enhance the quality of learning. A sense of loyalty and duty to the group will drive people to contribute and make the group a success.<BR/><BR/>A blog of the type "English 120" with its ease of use could be one useful tool in the quest to enhance the experience for online distance learners.Steve Mackenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13773778141513293168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31503777.post-1159879896948152592006-10-03T12:51:00.000+00:002006-10-03T12:51:00.000+00:00I was wondering what you thought about the 2 thing...I was wondering what you thought about the 2 things you highlighted about English 120: tool for communication and collaboration. Did it do one better than the other? How important is a "sense of community" to the quality of learning for students? And how does this work anyway?<BR/><BR/>haven't got any answers but am curious about the individual/collective nexus in learning, about how a group quest for meaning and understanding can impact individuals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com