Module 2:

We've created a blog! In theory, I can see some uses already. Where a blog is created for a purpose by a group of students, the possibilities might be endless. A group of very creative and able lap top students (they all seem to qualify in this area) all working on the one group task, could each contribute using their particular strength be it photos/pictures, collecting data, creating editing text. Alternately, students with similar interests eg music/art, love to share their interest, could collaborate and develop their own skills through peer support, eg reading and writing skills. A group task could be completed on an excursion, camp, on line research, interviews, a school newspaper etc. Even a group brain storm blog. Any of these could all be presented to the rest of the class.

In addition and most importantly, this possibly provides a tool for those less articulate or confident students to “pull their weight” in collaborative tasks, using their sometimes hidden strengths. Working in their own space and time, they choose the pace, rather than not competing at all with the quicker “leaders' in a group say around a classroom table.