This has definitely been an interesting and original way to teach, not just in the classroom but outside of it as well.
When the concept was introduced to us at the beginning of the semester I wasn't sure what to expect from blogging and how time consuming or difficult would it be.
After few months of doing this I can say a few things about how I feel about blogging and what was beneficial to me as well as what I think could change in the future.
The good things:
-It was helpful, interesting and very beneficial to read our first (and following) assignment and to see how would students present themselves and how creative they can be in their web presentation.
-It was a good and less stressful way of earning 20 point towards our final grade and I would always do this rather than putting more weight on the tests (especially after the scores that I got)
-Writing blog assignments made me think through about what happened during class activities and one particular that stuck in my head as most influential was one about decision making
-It was a great way to learn how different peoples' opinions can be but at the sam time see that a lot of us face same problems (procrastination, juggling school and work...)
-Your blogs were helpful source for those who have interest in the subject matter
As and idea I think it is good however I am not sure results were what you were hoping for, at least for me.
Things to think about:
-Posting comments was a pain in the neck not because of reading blogs rather because 90 percent of the time I didn't have nothing to say and if I did it wouldn't be appropriate to someone I barely even know (one example is the vision assignment)
-I didn't find it to be all that engaging and I don't feel that it helped me communicate better with anyone in the class and I don't think I will continue to use it but who knows?
MY OPINION- It should definitely stay a part of the course because it is refreshing and helps with the grade without being to demanding. I would like to see comments not being mandatory, however I understand that you need some kind of proof student, at least, visited other blogs. Another suggestion that you should have more interactions with students by posting comments that will give some feedback and opinions and also make the feel more connected and engaged.
I will also use this opportunity to say class activities were a great, fun and interesting way of learning a lot about management however they were not that helpful in preparing us for the tests and scoring better on them.
Thank you.
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