It is easy to say that twenty-first century students are inundated with technology. They participate in Facebook, Twitter, and many other social and technological venues. With that said, it is not as easy to claim that all of this participation includes genuine dialogue or critical thought. So, in an effort to connect the two realities we are starting, as a class, to attempt to engage in some meaningful dialogue concerning some of the texts and discussions that we read and participate in for class.
Each student will create their own Blogger blog, design it the way they want it to be, and write at least two posts per week. Each student's blog will be linked to this blog. Some of the student's posts will be written in response to assigned topics while other posts will be more freely formed. In all of the responses my expectations of the students are that they will think critically and engage in thoughtful writing. I also anticipate that my students will read and respond to their peers' blogs as well. As this is for a high school project, all Oswego High School policies concerning students' appropriate use of language, bullying, and the like, apply and will be strictly enforced.
So, have fun with the posts, be creative, thoughtful, critical, and entertained. I look forward to seeing what happens.
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