http://akomlandscape.org/2009/03/12/writing-to-learn/ Viewpoints from Learning Experts Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:57:49 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://akomlandscape.org/2009/03/12/writing-to-learn/#comment-80 joy simpson Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:09:24 +0000 http://akomlandscape.org/?p=113#comment-80 I have for some time been supporting teachers in engaging children in 'authentic' blogging, that is blogging that is not about showcasing finished best work but is about ongoing learning, writing about what interests you etc. This is after all what bloggers are doing. Blogging also invites others to contribute to your discussion and this can be very supportive in moving your thinking on. I will use your article to support teachers with the idea that blogging is about writing to learn. I have for some time been supporting teachers in engaging children in ‘authentic’ blogging, that is blogging that is not about showcasing finished best work but is about ongoing learning, writing about what interests you etc. This is after all what bloggers are doing. Blogging also invites others to contribute to your discussion and this can be very supportive in moving your thinking on.
I will use your article to support teachers with the idea that blogging is about writing to learn.

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