Blogs are a great addition to the students ability to discuss certain topics of interests. It allows for student peer collaboration and showing how each other can learn on the creative direction on social media.

We’ve learned that texting language isn’t always great. Also making sure that posts, post and reposts which can help spark conversations and assisting in reaching students.

The seven principles of good practice include: Encourage contact with the students and vice versa, develop reciprocity and cooperation among students, encourage active learning, provide prompt feedback, emphasize time on task, communicate high expectations, respect diverse talents and ways of learning.

I have learned over the last five years that this is the most important aspect of classroom preparation.  Without the students attention, the rest can be perfect and useless.  Motivation of the student allows the engagement.

Comment on Diego Serrato's post:  Hi Diego,  Yes, this is the greatest challenge for working with adult students who have families and full time jobs.  We do become creative and strategize so we have their attention.  This engagement is needed for the success of their learning.

Blogging can enhance student engagement with discussions, be used as journaling and can be only accessed by teacher and class

I learned about microblogging and how students can use this and gain more confidence in posting through microblogging. Different rubrics to use and critique.

I learned there are many ways for host and media sharing that the students are able to use. Also rubric”s for assessment and evaluation can be different or tailored t fit the type of material you are assessing.

I plan to use the Bloom rubric when evaluating students progress on how they are using social media.

Blogs provide an avenue for students to share ideas, expand their knowledge, and provide feedback on posts shared by the instructor and student.