The title of this post is the name of my blog. It was created in 2007. Up to that time, I had been using e-mail accounts and ePals to interact with my teacher-students online. And the first post I published is about the Case study. Unforgettable memories!
After trying other web tools and exploring new ways to interact online, I decided to create a Blog where students can leave comments on the posted topic. It is a Tutor Blog because it contains content related to the syllabus, course information, homework, assignments, etc. Also, I write about my PD and PLN, reflections about culture and language, and I look forward to stimulating online and in-class discussion. Instead of a Class Blog, I use Moodle.
According to the article, among the reasons to blog are that blogging should provide extra reading practice, guide students to online resources, and stimulate out-of-class discussion.
Regarding blogging in my country, there are many unknown ELT blogs. A few of them are active, such as Relo Andes and Cesar Klauer's, and mine, of course. But the most remarkable weakness is that readers hardly ever leave comments.
Hi Victor
ReplyDeleteI am very impressed with how long you have been a blogger and using all the tools you have mentioned!
Thanks for introducing me to your blog - I have similar issues with teachers in Greece who never comment, or indeed share anything
So, many thanks for posting and being active in the ELT Teachers' Network
Marisa
Hello Marisa,
ReplyDeleteI'm very appreciated for your encouraging words, indeed.
I think teachers must take risks, permanently. As educator, the most rewarding role to play is being a source of inpiration to novice and experienced colleagues. Also, being altruistic.
You are one of my most inspirational model.
Thanks for being there.
Victor Hugo