Thoughts on Blogger

I feel as though Blogger was an extremely useful writing tool for this class. I definitely think that all this blogging was great and valuable! I especially enjoyed using it because I was able to read what everyone else wrote. Previous to Blogger I've never really been able to see what other people were writing and how they felt, more so with 11-1. With Blogger I can now read anyone of my classmates writings and get some use out of them. I could compare other writing to my own, it could help me if I’m stuck or maybe I'm just wondering how one of my classmates felt about our assignment. By reading other peoples writings I could truly get an insight on how my other classmates are feeling.

For me, blogging was a fun, new and interesting way to write. I absolutely would like to continue doing this. It's so much more that just a piece of blank paper and a pen. Sometimes it gets me excited to write and see what people thought about my own writing. Also, I like how I can respond to my other classmates writing and give my insight to them as well. It's a win-win situation.

For you as a teacher, I do think you should continue using blogging as a tool for your present and future students. In these "high tech" times, everyone has the Internet and knows all the popular sites. With blogging, it keeps students interested. I feel like more students would actually do the assignments since it’s on the computer and its not just the same old write and print. After years of doing that it does get boring and tired, as everybody knows.

Personally, It's nice to know that I don’t have to always lag out my printer. It’s heavy and annoying, but also, it's put away in a closet since I have a laptop opposed to a desktop. Given that this is English class, it’s the subject where I write the most. Seeing that I don’t have to worry about making sure I have ink and paper, and that I don’t run out of it, is really a relief.

As for grading goes, obviously you have the ultimate power of our grades, and I think it should be that way. But maybe we could have a post where everyone could get someone from the other class and give them some sort of grade. We would get one person from the other class, like a partner, and take time to go through all of their writing pieces from this marking period. It could be useful to do that because giving one person to one person you could really focus on the one persons writings.

All in all, bravo! I think you did a great job of not boring us all to death. For me, it was a new and refreshing way to write. Its great to have some variety, especially in what sometimes could be a boring subject. Thanks!