THE ROD CLASS


Media Project
Something that I always want from my students is for them to show me what they have learned in a way that is unique to them. I am aware that testing is inevitable, however when students are truly able to showcase their learned skills in a variety of ways, it is better indication to whether they fully understand the learning objectives. On this page you will find a mini podcast episode titled It's a Bird. It's a Plane. It's a ... Blog?
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In this mini-podcast I will briefly discuss some of the benefits of blogging for elementary students along with a preview of my final article.
References:
Boling, E., Castek, J., Zawilinski, L., Barton, K., & Nierlich, T. (2008). Collaborative literacy: Blogs and internet projects. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/237397296_Collaborative_Literacy_Blogs_and_Internet_Projects
Lamonica, C. (2010). What are the benefits of blogging in the elementary classroom? http://reflectivepractitioner.pbworks.com/f/Lamonica%2BCapstone%2BPaper.pdf
Macias, Stacy. Interview. Conducted by Patrick A. Rodriguez 2 November 2022