Monday, March 11, 2013

Making Connections

One of the requirements for my TCHG503 course is for students to use a reading strategy in their class and write report on that experience. This assignment is clearly described in the course outline. But as in my other courses, I too am completing this assignment.

I have identified a reading strategy that I want to try with my class..the virtual reading circle based on the idea of literature circles and virtual groups. The students have to read a novel of their choice and make weekly entries, comments and responses onto a discussion board. Each participant makes at least three posts and three responses to the circle’s online discussion. The assignment indicates that each post should contain “original, well-developed ideas about the author’s craft or makes insightful text-to-text, text-to-world, or text-to-self connections. Text-to-self connections may include a description of how the student is creating meaning as he or she reads. Questions and musings (“I wonder why...?”) are also appropriate. Discussion includes appropriate examples from the text. In addition, excellent work introduces a new idea or stimulates discussion…Work is posted on time” (Beeghly, 2005, p. 14).

So here is a reminder:


Wednesday, February 13, 2013

In Appreciation!

Yes, I am back! And this semester I am keeping two blogs, one for my diploma group and one for the masters group. Several students from my diploma groups joined me again this semester. Thank you! Your enthusiasm and confidence to sign up for a second class with me is deeply appreciated What a wonderful acknowledgment and thank you for me! We had such a fun time learning!  And welcome to the students I had not met before. I look forward to getting to know you and seeing you grow in this class. I hope that you will start your own blogs and comment on mine. We are all in this learning experience together! My thanks in advance for all that you will bring and share to this class.