Okay – does anyone else see the irony in studying and coding blogs but having posted nothing to our own blog since October?
I have been coding blogs all day and have a few random thoughts:
Regarding comments:
There are particular people in 474 that comment more frequently. I wonder if this relates to the answers they provided for the blogging survey? (most likely) What about their responses to the RSTS, is there a connection between wanting to build a community within your classroom and trying to also promote community through blogging among your classmates? Should this be cross-referenced with the response to the blogging survey question about being “comfortable” with blog features?
When someone posted a particularly heart-felt or frustrating blog about school or teaching, there was often a greater number of responses to these posts (greater than 3, unlike most other posts, which had 3 or less). These responses in particular included sharing similar stories, offering advice, or providing encouragement. I am wondering if we can build a case for commiserating or camaraderie contributing to building a community?
Action research as a means toward critical thinking:
For those of you looking at the impact of action research – one interesting thing to note is that the prevalence of codes for “wrestling with dilemmas” are most predominant in posts discussing action research plans.
Students also request help and feedback from others during these posts. They also use ‘qualifiers’ (I think that is the term for language use which indicates self-doubt about own accuracy/judgement) a great deal in these posts as well. They seem to position others as the expert in these posts.
And I hope some of this made sense… I have been in the computer lab breathing recycled air for quite a while, this may make no sense at all…..
Okay – hope everyone is having a fantastic weekend.
