I currently do read quite a few blogs.
I like blogs and to set up RSS feeds to them as I find they deliver timely information once a month or once a week right into my in-box. Then I can catch up without having to block a time to do it. The blog postings remind me to read them.
I currently have some e-learning ones hooked up and also some environmental blogs hooked up to scare myself a little each month. I also find that being hooked up to some creativity blogs help me in the business world as you tend to loose that creativity when you are designing. So having a well-timed blog hit your mailbox to generate ideas is wonder.
It feels great to have my own blog. Now I just need to remember to visit it and update it. It is like journalling for me and I know I should do it... I know I need to do it... but I need to make it a habit and get into the habit of doing it. With kids, school, work and our business I don't take enough "me" time and having a blog will help me get some "me" time and reflection time to see what I have learned in my day to day world and help me be a better instructor
I could use a blog with my students to help with collaboration between them as they move through their programs together. They can learn from each other and make comments about each others journey. Currently I run a group of leaders that start out on a program together and then go out into the field for 10 weeks. During this 10 week timeframe a blog would help them - journal - relfect and stay in touch with each other.
As many students have complained that 10 weeks is hard to do and they feel lonely being away from their "class" Blogging would help them feel connected.
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Great idea for using blogs with your students Leona; another idea is to have a "guest speaker" where students can follow the blog of an expert in the field they are studying for while.
ReplyDeleteHopefully keeping the blog updated will not be too tiresome - there are only a few places in the course where it is required but of course you can choose to contribute more often :)
That is a good idea Sue! Like a mentor (in my learner's world that is a good name for an expert to follow)
ReplyDeleteGood idea.. thanks!
Suddenly a F2F course has just been axed! the hire ups have decided they can't fly in anymore students... they aren't paying for a location. Make it on-line Leona and make it work or else....
ReplyDelete"Yikes!".... says our Super Learning Specialist Leona under her breath... "gulp".... "no problem" she says with fake excitement in the board room... "you're gonna love it!"... and how much time do I have? oh great! Our fearless super hero runs from the boardroom, with her red folder grasped confidently under her arm...
This is getting a little bit to be the norm around my world. For example of a F2F course that I would have to move from a F2F format to entirely on-line would be our entire third level of leadership training.
The main obstacle that I would have with moving this entire 60 hour program on -line would be the effectiveness for or learners. without being F2F the networking and social aspect in person would be gone. As well retention of the Learning Objectives would worry me along the way. If it was designed with time for reflection and proper activities for this reflection based on the objectives and the subject matter then it would work out okay. Another thing I worry about is if the learners can stick with and on-line format and have the gumption to stick with it and complete it. I think marketing of the desired outcome for them and what it may lead to, could help with this.