09 February 2011

an effective post--a belated project

ok! 


you're right! 


i am incredibly behind in the kick start your blogging activities.  


but i haven't given up yet.


one of the choices for activity 2 was to post a link to an effective blog post .  i probably liked tracy watanabe's post  so much because i have been spending a good chunk of time pondering "projects."  i am presently working as a paraprofessional in middle school inclusion classes - remedial math, social studies, remedial ell, and science. 


i have come to the realization that assigned projects are often a matter of copying down information (hopefully summarized in the students' own words).  often times the projects are colorful and full of facts and details - they look neat, pretty, and organized.


 unfortunately, i have been part of too many conversations w/students where it has become obvious that the they really do not have a firm understanding of the material, concepts and how/why this information can be used or applied in life-beyond-the-classroom.


tracy's blog was effective for a number of reasons:

  • white space-making it easy to read
  • sub-titles-letting the rushed and/or tired reader get ready for the next bit of thinking (also making it easier to go back and find a previously read section)
  • real-world guiding questions for evaluating assignments
  • links to other resources
  • graphics-help link the written word to concepts (also helps some of us with recall)



next time i'm asked for feedback on an activity, i'll have someplace to start my thoughts.






~striving to be a life-long learner!

2 comments:

  1. I am new to blogging, so your post has been very helpful as feedback. Thank you.

    I like the clean look of your blog. It gives a hip sophisticated impression. Nicely done.

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  2. It is great that you are still working through the blogging challenge. It is never too late to complete. Thanks for sharing what you consider to be an effective blog post, with a great reflection.

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