Threads for Week 1 |
(Messages #0-#410)
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Dennis Oliver |
# 3 Happy 2008! May 2008 be filled with successes, challenges, a committment to making time for reflection, the incredible joy of BEING, new and deeper riendships, unending pportunities for learning, at least one random act of kindness per day, and the courage to go beyond our individual and cultural comfort zones!
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Carla Arena |
# 86
Dear avid bloggers-to-be and bloggers,
Warm Regards from Key West, Carla ArenaOn behalf of The Blogging Team
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Claudia Bellusci |
# 67
Hello bloggers and bloggers-to-be! Maria Claudia BellusciThe Blogging Team |
Mary Hillis |
# 83
It is great to see so many old friends here at Blogging 4 Educators! Welcome Berta, Jose Antonio, Dorinda, and Beyza. Also, it is wonderful to meet so many new bloggers here this year. A big, warm welcome to Consuelo, Lilian, Sara, Elsa, Alfia, LP, Gina, Michael, and everyone! Thanks to all of you for introducing yourselves and diving right into our EVO session materials!
Can't wait to learn more about your classes and how you hope to use blogs. I am really looking forward to exploring educational blogging with all of you over the next 6 weeks; we will certainly learn a lot from each other. It seems as though many participants have a bit of experience with blogging already, but desire to re-gain momentum and/or learn some new ways to make blogging a more engaging and collaborative part of your classroom experience. However, even if you have never blogged before, don't feel that you are behind!
Everyone is welcome to learn and share here, and we'll do our best to support you throughout the process!
So, let's keep going! You can find the tasks for Week One on our wiki
Mary HillisThe Blogging Team
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Carla Ragueso |
# 90
Happy EVO 2008 everybody and welcome to Blogging4Educators once again!!
Carla RaguseoThe Blogging Team |
Cristina Costa |
# 94
I am Cristina - a Portuguese living in the UK, where I am currently working. I work with academic staff, helping them to develop learning strategies with the help of the web. Blogging is definitelly one of teh approaches we are using. Cristina CostaThe Blogging Team |
Erika Cruvinel
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# 105
Hello to all B4E participants!
Erika Cruvinel,The Blogging Team |
Gladys Baya
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# 130
Gladys says: welcome everyone! Gladys
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Vance Stevens
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# 145
Hello everyone!
Vance here. I spent a pleasant day in Curitiba on a trip to Brazil some years back, traveling by train. I'll be joining you more in Week 3. That's when we'll start getting into what I think we should DO with blogs. VanceThe Blogging Team |
Ana Maria Menezes
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# 174
Hello everyone in B4ED, Ana MariaThe Blogging Team |
Nina Lyulkun |
# 192
Hello all the participants of Blogging4Educators session!
Nina LyulkunThe Blogging Team |
Carla Arena |
# 281 |
Carla Raguseo |
# 282 |
Berta |
# 316
Reply to querry: It was Nina Lyulkun in lila ;-) |
Carla Raguseo |
# 317
Right in the schedule for the WiZiQ session you'll see it says: Access the session here You'll immediately be able to access the session by clicking on thatlink . Right now you'll find the recording there. You can watch andlisten to the whole session. There's a great tour Carla A. prepared to show you all the tools available.
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Carla Raguseo |
# 319
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Mary Hillis |
# 333
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Monica |
# 341
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Lilian |
# 343
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Cris |
# 348
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Carla Arena
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#355
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Holly Dilatush |
# 383
Note from the Blogging Team: Check out our Greeting Blog |
Carla Arena |
# 385
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Here we share the results of the survey we invited you all to try as part of the tasks for week 1.
Hoda kain |
# 4
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Lindsay |
# 6
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Li-Lee |
# 8
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Daniela |
# 9
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stella |
# 10
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Jennifer |
# 11
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Tatiana |
# 14
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Celia |
# 15
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Carla Arena |
# 16
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Dennis in Phoenix. |
# 17
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Lucia Rivas |
# 18
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Jackie |
# 19
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Carla Raguseo |
# 21
Welcome to Blogging 4 Educators!
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Lilian |
# 22
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Christian |
# 24
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Monica |
# 26
This is my second EVO session with this fabulous Blogging Team; last year's was such an enriching experience - both professionally and personally - that I wanted to come back for more! I now keep two blogs: one where I post activities, links etc. and where my students also post some of their own work. The other, about cinema, is part of my master's project.
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Daniela |
# 27
Hello, everybody! I have created a webquest for my ESL studenst who were not familiar with the concept of blogging. It requires them to go over the most popular entertainment and education blogs, create their own top 10 Best ESL Blogs and then create their own and share them with the rest of the world. Have a look at that and tell me what you think. Also, I would be grateful if you suggested other ESL Webquests I can use with my ESL students. http://zunal.com/webquest.php?user=4636
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Fernanda |
# 32-33
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Jackie |
# 34
Here's the link to the BBC learn English blog.
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Ricardo |
# 35
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Salaheddine BELAASSAL |
# 36
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Mary Hillis |
# 39 Re: Webquests for ESL - Creating a Blog
Dear Daniela,
# 40 Welcome
I would like to welcome you to our session! Everyone is eagerly awaiting January 14, so we can get started; I hope you will be able to attend the EVO Kick-off Event too. In the meantime, please familiarize yourself with our session tools and introductory tasks. |
Patricia Soares |
# 43
... my students and I created a blog (www.abcgo.wordpress.com) where pictures of the work done in English classes are posted. The feedback has been positive and I feel it's time to move forward! After all blogging isn't just posting pictures.
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Carla Arena |
# 44
Dear Pat, We from the Blogging Team have the same feeling! It's hard to hold back until the grand day! Everybody is totally involved in trying to create an environment which is comfortable and welcoming to all the participants of the Blogging4Educators.
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Jose Antonio da Silva |
# 45
I am a great fan of blogs, especially wordpress and edublogs and would like to learn more about them and share what I know.
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Velma |
# 46
I want to find out as much as possible about blogging as I can to start doing it with my young learners!
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Edita saluzzo |
# 47
I have created blogs, but as all of you I want to expand, reflect and deeply take advantage of this new tool.
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Sara Costa |
# 48
I have had some exposure to blogs but have not actually used them in my ESL class. My intent in taking this blogging session is to make my classes more attractive and interactive for my kids.
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Yaung Chi Oo |
# 49
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Consuelo Cedano Pineda |
# 50, 71
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Patricia WiernaSaravia |
# 57
...I'm thrilled with the idea of learning about blogs, but to tell you the truth I'm completely illiterate about it, so you will have to be very, very patient with me. I hope to learn a lot not only for me but also to introduce my team ...
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Sandy |
# 59
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Elsa |
# 72
... I would like to know how create a blog since I'd like to show my student's works. ... However, I really don't know how to create a blog or even what a wiki is, ...
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Alfia Mironova |
# 74
I want to start blogging with the 13 and 14 year olds. I'd like to do cooperative projects. In my opinion cultural exchange can give much to its participants. This is my third year with EVO.
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Dorinda Contreras |
# 76
... I have been using blogging since 2006. ... I have, however, used blogging in the form of a discussion board on blackboard in my Spanish and Composition classes with much success...
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Beyza YILMAZ |
# 77
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LP |
# 78 ... I am in the process of trying to intregrate blogs into some subject areas... |
Gina Webster |
# 79
... My experience with blogging is limited to reading the really interesting stuff that OTHER people have written, but I'm curious to learn more. A co-teacher and I started a blog last year that fell into dis-use and I'm eager to try it again.
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Michael Shade |
# 80
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Evelyn Izquierdo |
# 84
... I love online classes and exploring ICT tools. It is exciting to see how my students enjoy learning the language while they develop their tech skills...
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Natasa |
# 85
... I have never had a blog of my own or used one with my students...
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Bob Palmer |
# 91
I have been using blogs in my classes for the past two years but feel they have much greater potential than I'm aware of. That's why I joined this session -- to learn from others who are using blogs more creatively and effectively to motivate their students and enhance learning. Along the way, if I can share anything useful to others it would be doubly rewarding.
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Nataliya Perun |
# 93
It was here I heard the words BLOG and WIKI for the first time! So I'm a newbie both in blogging and EVO:) I would like to start blogging with my university students upon my return to Ukraine. |
Cristina Costa |
# 95, 96
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Cristina Costa |
# 98 - 99
... - I checked the blog and I'm a bit confused about where to answer the questions you have there: on the blog? or here via YG mail?
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Lilian &
Bob |
# 100-101
- Lilian Q: Hi Bob, You seem to have quite good experience with blogs. How have you used blogs in your teaching so far?
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Elsa |
# 103
I don't have a blog and I don't know how to create one (I don't even know what a wiki is). Anyway, I truly hope you have patience with me and I promise I'll learn all you have to teach.
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Nina Ruda |
# 113
...These will be my first steps in blogging learning and I hope to get the best of it.
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Carla Raguseo |
# 116
...I think blogging can have great applications in Business English. Many companies are also using blogs to enhance transparency and communication among their staff and also with customers.
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Evelyn Izquierdo |
# 120
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Azam Abedi |
# 121
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Monica Veado |
# 126
...I first joined EVO sessions last year, and let me tell you it's quite addictive! This year I'm also moderating a week with the Webheads community, ...
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JoAnn (aka Jotex) |
# 127
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Camila Sousa |
# 132
I am also a member of the group LWC - Learning With Computers where I?ve been learning a lot with everyone about the tools to enhance my classes and teaching practice.
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Christian |
# 133
I want to create my own educational blog to help and give more support to my student through activities and communication outside the classroom.
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Maria Irribarem Soares |
# 135
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Velma Costa |
# 137
It's my 1st time on an online course, let alone working on bloggs...don't know how to create one, don't know what's wiki...I'm a complete virgin on these topics.
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Jacqueline Benevento |
# 142
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Hoda kain |
# 143
I have a novice experience with blogging. I am really interested in integrating technologyu into school subjects.
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Vance |
# 145
Meanwhile, in preparation for that, we'll be suggesting that you start as soon as possible TAGGING your posts. Tagging has a lot to do with what you can DO with blogs. When we talk about tags, pay attention :-)
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Yvonne Caples |
# 147
I have tried blogging for the last couple of years including having my students blog, but this year I hope to take it to the next level and really use blogging to it's full extent and use it consistently.
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Holly Dilatush |
# 149
I've a relatively new blog: http://www.tales-around-the-world.blogspot.com that I hope to IMPROVE via the wonderful help from this group!
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Gabriela Grosseck |
# 152
... I have a blog and use some web 2.0 tools (such as wikis, social bookmarking, social networking or media-sharing) but I didn't try to blog with my students. So, it is my first time here in EVO sessions...
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Mira |
# 158
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Carlos Leonis |
# 168
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Evelyn |
# 170
There are two lists of participant countries. One is the map Attendr and the other one is in the Database section of our YG.
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Eleni Argyriou |
# 173
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Yulia Chuvasheva |
# 177
I'm the first time at EVO and I've also joined BAW08 (hope to cope). I've got interested in blogs on Russian sites for communication and want to learn how to use them in teaching. And I'd like to feel what it is to be a part of community. |
Danubia Bull |
# 181
... I am very interested in learinig how to use computer effectively with my students. At our school last year ( Cultura Inglesa) we had a nice group of people working togehter on how to improve the use of blog along with our curriculum
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Dorothea |
# 183
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# 184
An essential aspect of these Web 2.0 technologies is that they are free, open and democratic. They'll hopefully have a positive impact on Education at all levels. I'm very interested in learning about your experience and your book.
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Angeles Berman |
# 186
I love blogging and technology use in education even though our technical resources at my school are so limited.
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Eleni Nikiforou |
# 197
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larientinuviel |
# 200-202
I am very excited to learn more about blogging and hope one day to have my own art instruction and creative thinking blog. You see I am also an artist. I work mainly with pencil, ink and watercolour but am trying to expand my repretiore.
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Alison Miyake |
# 204
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Natalia Kalugina |
# 210
I do not feel "bloggly handicap" here. I hope i will not only learn blogging but will also make new friends here.
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Denos Newson |
# 213
I've created a couple of blogs and online albums with commentary, but I am still at the elementary stage with blogging. I want to learn much, much more and I know I've come to the right place to do so.
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Carla Arena |
# 225, 255
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Danubia Bull |
# 236
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Liliam Prytz Nilsson (Vicky) |
# 246
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Fabiana Bridi |
# 249
I must confess I felt like I was inappropriate to this kind of thing because I'm not very skilled at computers.
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Janina |
# 256
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Jane Petring (or Juanita) |
# 260
I have been involved with the EVO's since 2004 and have experimented with different types of applications for blogs. One that has worked very well is a TV journal where students write about an English TV program of their choice--a great way for students to get more listening practice outside of class (www.englishcedblog.blogspot.com --links for the students' individual blogs are in the right sidebar).
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Illya Arnet-Clark |
# 262
I use a class blog with my English class, and after 3 tries with different classes I'm finally beginning to get the learners to respond and use the blog too. I use blogger for the class blogs since I find it easier for them to use, but I also have a reflective blog at wordpress: http://illyasoet.wordpress.com
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sibel korkmazgil |
# 264
I'm very much interested in CALL though I'm totally new and inexperienced as to blogging, I'm planning to write my MA thesis on Weblogs. Actually I have an intent to integrate blogs in an EFL writing class this term. |
Jo Harris |
# 268
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Pat Soares |
# 269
... after seeing some blogs created exactely for that purpose, my opinion changed completly! They were so inspiring that I created one www.abcgo.wordpress.com It's fairly basic, but I'm and my kids are very proud of it!
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Karen Olmstead |
# 292
This is my first time at EVO and blogging4educators is the only session I am taking.
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Nadia Kolesnik |
# 301
Now my dream as a teacher is to create my own online course with the help of a blog. I'm glad to find so many people who have the same interests. This topic really inspires me and I hope to learn a lot.
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Ilse Monch |
# 321
This is my third time taking the BaW workshop and now I would like to learn more about blogging because I have worked mostly with wikis. I belong to Webheads since 2005. Nice to be here sharing with you all.
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Nataly Perun |
# 322
Unfortunately, i've never been blogging before so haven't got any blog about my US experience yet.
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Ana Cotter |
# 324
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Hora |
# 359
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Horacio Idarraga Gil |
# 369
It is my third year in evo sessions. I always come here looking to learn something new.
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Elena Babina |
# 371
I hope to learn how to blogging and other on-line activities to motivate my students.
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Lena Sydorenko |
# 429
Actually it's my first experience in the work like this, but I am ready to work hard trying to explore new things and enjoy working in the group.
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# 526 I like using computers pretty much, so I'm trying to use it more in my classes, I've never created a blogg then I beleive this will be an |
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Carla Arena |
# 279
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Holly Dilatush |
# 283 "As a teacher, amazing things happen when you throw open the doors and the windows of your classroom and let that outside world in and the inside world out. Amazing things happen when you ask students what they want to learn, how they want to learn and what works for them." By asking students to comment and reflect on their own work, as well as on the work of others, including their teacher - and all completed strictly in the target language – "incredible things happen as you reconnect their language proficiencies and let them reinforce each other instead of working in isolation."
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Carla Arena |
# 291
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Carla Arena |
# 293
Just the other day, I was reviewing ISTE's Technology Standards for Students, and by reading them I was even more assured of the importance of blogging in our learner's learning path. http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/For_Students/NETS_S.htm
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Christian |
# 308
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MIchael |
# 313
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Liliam Prytz Nilsson (Vicky)
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# 314
...The first question I have is: How do I choose a name for my blog? How about the topic? Should I use formal or informal language? |
Cris |
# 326
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Angela |
# 365
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Erika Cruvinel |
# 367
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Horacio. |
# 376
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Carla Raguseo |
# 379
On the Attendr Map you can only see the house (linking to your home page)since the other two icons are only for you to show your relationship to other people. Click on the right icon next to the name of a participant you already know or on the left icon next to the name of a participant you want to meet.
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Horacio. |
# 380
I am still wondering how you did the welcome voicethread considering that you are in different countries. You in Key West, USA, Erika and Ana Maria in Brazil, Mary Hillis in Japan, Nina Lyulkun in Ukraine and the other Carla (Raguseo) in Argentina. Is it just an example of what you are to teach us during the blogginng4educators sessions?
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Carla Arena |
# 386
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Tatiana Visheratina |
# 381
I have some problems with posting my comments about blogs on the wiki, I don't know why.
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Elsa |
# 392
I've posted a comment on edubloggers Week1 - Personal reflections, last friday, but it doesn't show up!
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Carla Arena
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# 395
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Carla Raguso |
# 396
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Carla Arena |
# 398
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