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Reflecting on Sources 2
Article posted November 2, 2006 at 03:42 PM GMT0 •
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Take a few minutes to reflect on what you have read today.
Discuss an idea from your research that stands out--something that surprised you, shocked you, or otherwise made you question what you were reading.
Finish the post with two questions you will try to find the answers to during tomorrow's research.
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Article posted November 2, 2006 at 03:42 PM GMT0 •
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Reflecting on a Source
Article posted October 31, 2006 at 04:04 PM GMT0 •
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Now that you have two+ days of research done it is time to reflect on what you have learned so far.
For this post, write about the most interesting fact/idea/thought you have come across. Explain how this fact will help you write your paper.
Finish the post with two questions about your topic you want to find answers to tomorrow.
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Article posted October 31, 2006 at 04:04 PM GMT0 •
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Don't Forget to Comment
Article posted October 13, 2006 at 02:58 PM GMT0 •
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In our ongoing effort to make our blogs conversations, don't forget to read and comment on one another's blogs.
I am expecting a minimum of 2 more comments from each of you (for a total of 4 now) by the end of the day Wednesday 10/18.
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Article posted October 13, 2006 at 02:58 PM GMT0 •
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Post #8 - Reflection pt. 2
Article posted October 12, 2006 at 04:00 PM GMT0 •
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Normally, this post is open, your chance to share your thoughts on whatever with the world. Today, however, I would like you to reflect on using blogs in the classroom.
How has blogging helped you learn?
How has blogging gotten in the way of your learning?
What do you like about using blogs?
What do you dislike about using blogs?
What can I do to make blogging better, more useful, more fun?
What else would you like to tell me about using blogs?
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Article posted October 12, 2006 at 04:00 PM GMT0 •
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Post # 7 - Reflection
Article posted October 12, 2006 at 02:27 PM GMT0 •
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Now that you have been reading about your topic for a few weeks, revisit your first post, your reasons for wanting to study this topic.
For post #7, answer the following:
1. What have you learned about your topic - be sure to discuss both facts and ideas you have discovered.
2. What questions do you now have? To put it another way, what else do you want to learn about your topic?
3. How has your opinion of your topic changed over these past weeks?
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Article posted October 12, 2006 at 02:27 PM GMT0 •
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Post #6
Article posted October 3, 2006 at 08:00 PM GMT0 •
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Your other required post this week is to write at about something going on in/around your life. This post does not need to be about your learning project, unless you want to write more about it.
Each week's post must be up before school starts that next Monday. This week's posts (5 & 6) and comments (2) must be submitted before 8:30am on Monday, October 9.
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Article posted October 3, 2006 at 08:00 PM GMT0 •
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Required Post #5
Article posted October 3, 2006 at 03:58 PM GMT0 •
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For Post #5 I want you to work on developing your own thoughts and adding those to the post (remember 25%/75%).
Consider these questions to help you get started:
• Do I agree with the author? For what reasons?
• How will the information I learned from this source help me with my paper and/or project?
• What connections can I make between this source and other material I have come across?
• What new thoughts about my topic have occurred to me since reading this source?
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Article posted October 3, 2006 at 03:58 PM GMT0 •
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Commenting--becoming part of the conversation
Article posted October 3, 2006 at 03:58 PM GMT0 •
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Today, we talked about the importance of using comments to extend the conversation. Comments that stop at “I think black holes are cool, too” or “I don’t like punk music” cut off the conversation.
Anne Davis, a teacher who uses blogs with her students, suggests these comment starters to help extend the conversation. For your first comment, choose one of these and complete the thought.
• This made me think about
• I wonder why
• Your writing made me form an opinion about
• This post is relevant because
• Your writing made me think that we should
• I wish I understood why
• This is important because
• Another thing to consider is
• I can relate to this
• This makes me think of
• I discovered
• I don’t understand
• I was reminded that
• I found myself wondering
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Article posted October 3, 2006 at 03:58 PM GMT0 •
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Required Post #4
Article posted September 20, 2006 at 09:49 PM GMT0 •
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Starting this week, you are required to write at least one post each week about something. This post does not need to be about your learning project, unless you want to write more about it.
Each week's post must be up before school starts that next Monday. For example, this week's post must be submitted before 8:30am on Monday, October 2.
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Article posted September 20, 2006 at 09:49 PM GMT0 •
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Required Post #3
Article posted September 20, 2006 at 09:46 PM GMT0 •
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This week, you have had a number of opportunities in class to work on your topics. What piece of information stands out? What one thing has stuck in your brain?
Share this piece of information. What does it mean to you? How does it shape, or change, your understanding of your topic?
Those of you putting this off: required posts 3 & 4 must be submitted before 8:30am on Monday, October 2, to receive full credit.
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Article posted September 20, 2006 at 09:46 PM GMT0 •
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