tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563030238502521610.comments2013-04-24T17:08:14.639-07:00Hello WorldLewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17332385301932800284noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563030238502521610.post-15430434460583873042013-04-24T17:08:14.639-07:002013-04-24T17:08:14.639-07:00Many thanks for your comment!
Yes, as you said, b...Many thanks for your comment!<br /><br />Yes, as you said, blogging is still a useful way to motivate the students to learn.<br /><br />The key point is that motivation of learners but not the technology. Basically, 10 years ago, ICQ is very famous and poplular online chatting tool amongst young people even adults. I heard that students may benefit from ICQ using English. However, in reality, no any data or research can prove that ICQ/MSN can be used a tool to improve learners' language (both in Chinese and English). On the contrary, a language will change in context. Very special language like "cu", "ic", "ttyl", "4 u" always appeared in chatting.<br /><br />Now, a term of "WEB 2.0" has been lanuched to generalise the online technology. Then the tools/software may be phrased out but the conceptual idea may not.<br /><br />Lastly, blogging or some technology may encourage learners to learn but no one can make sure it can improve the language skills at least in my point of view.<br /><br />Thanks!Lewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332385301932800284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563030238502521610.post-807670859786208532013-04-24T11:49:04.602-07:002013-04-24T11:49:04.602-07:00I believe productive pedagogy enables the learners...I believe productive pedagogy enables the learners to know the new technology better and at the same time the learners' language skill could be enhanced. Of course,the blog project does not suitable for students at any level. The students who have limited language skills may feel frustrated but most students could benefit from the blogging to some extent.Maybe you can try it on some relatively advanced learners one day!As for the difficulty of application the project,in addition to the technical problems that you mentioned, the pressure from the school and parents also play a part. Anyway, blogging is still a useful way to motivate the students to learn. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563030238502521610.post-31008761542666318562013-03-03T19:20:17.507-08:002013-03-03T19:20:17.507-08:00Thanks for sharing your story - for someone who wa...Thanks for sharing your story - for someone who was 'illiterate' in 2004, you have certainly made a lot of progress. What's your secret?Christophhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400461821869914792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563030238502521610.post-78718023391871388762013-02-25T01:30:52.252-08:002013-02-25T01:30:52.252-08:00Glad to hear that you appreciated the collaborativ...Glad to hear that you appreciated the collaborative writing activity with Google Docs! Thanks for sharing these apps as well!Christophhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400461821869914792noreply@blogger.com