In Antonis Hontzeas’ “Considerations”, a Web Press feature article that received strong reviews, the author states that it is more effective to encourage students in the classroom to use an electronic medium instead of requiring a hand-written format. He seems to believe that the general population considered here(i.e., Younger students) have been brought up in this technologically driven society and therefore require more excitement, so to speak, and ultimately more technology. While I agree with some of the author's opinions, there were no citations of scholarly research or any mention of a representative sample.
The aforementioned author actually sheds light to one of the biggest problems with using such a free-for-all medium in the classroom, and it wasn't mentioned anywhere in his posts. The author makes bold statements, just as a student can, without any backing research or any mention of a proposed study. He basically just makes points and uses word-art discourse to try to persuade. His position, while probably in the majority opinion, needs more scholarly research and backing. This is only one blog in cyberspace. How many more users are being persuaded on a daily basis by bloggers who research nothing and cite no relevant sources. He may have some backing research up his sleeve but he didn't consider others need for evidence when he posted the blog.
(i.e., Please excuse the format of the citation. I am not sure how to cite a blog. See, yet another problem for researchers. Dose anyone know how to cite a blog?).
Hontzeas, A. (2007). Word Press Website. "Considerations" Blog Posting.
http://considerations.wordpress.com/2007/06/01/why-is-blogging-so-succesful/
4 comments:
That's very perceptive of you Jeremy. Don't ever stop analyzing and critiquing.... it's what helps us learn and understand.
I look forward to reading more!
~ John
An interesting twist on the assignment. I really enjoyed reading your first entry. Plus the current format and colors really help set the tone for your Blog.
Margaret
I agree that students today want more excitement. I don't necessarily see myself or technology in schools as entertainment! I think we need to help students see other values in their lessons.
You seem to have an innate curiosity, and aren't afraid to ask questions. Living in Pennsylvania and understanding the Amish and what they stand for don't necessarily go hand in hand. Their society is closed and seen as "backward" to many of us. Though we, as outsiders, may never fully understand the Amish or Mennonites, we live with them. Reaching out, even if only with simple questioning, is essential to understanding ourselves, where we come from, and where we are going!
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