I wasn't hesitant to comment online. Maybe that's because I'm a Facebook user. I feel as if I'm already experienced about thoughtful commenting, watching sarcasm, etc. I have to say that receiving my first comment made me feel as if someone else was on this journey with me. Until then, it felt like I was just doing this for me. In the end, I've realized that becoming part of a community helps me see issues that I may not have seen on my own AND it opens these topics for interesting discussion. I also realized that each of us bring our own experiences and perspective to the community and that's beneficial for everyone involved.
I loved the Guide to Weblog Comments! I plan to use that article with students to create a criteria for posts since I will certainly be in a position of assessing students' post for a grade.
For students, writing online provides them with an audience beyond the teacher. I do think it makes students more careful about their posts since they know others will certainly see them and evaluate them.
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Thank you for being a commercial for blogging and online learning when you say, "I've realized that becoming part of a community helps me see issues that I may not have seen on my own AND it opens these topics for interesting discussion. I also realized that each of us bring our own experiences and perspective to the community and that's beneficial for everyone involved."
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