Working on a project exploring wikis and blogs is quite a challenge, for I find myself getting caught up on issues that are not part of the project- I'm becoming interested in/distracted by issues that are of interest to me and my teaching, but are not necessarily tied to the direct focus of our group project or the portions of it for which I am responsible. So, I'm learning a lot about the technologies, sites that are available, etc., but I haven't actually gotten much writing done for the paper itself. Sigh. I'm often in this position - more excited by the researching than about the writing, and then having to do the writing in a last-minute flurry.
Our group seems to be doing good work, but we're not as communicative as would likely be helpful. I am certainly to blame in this - I've been sick, the internet has gone out to my area twice in one week due to storms, (it's down now). There are some very involved members who post regularly to the group wiki and keep things going, but for this project I am much more of a follower than a leader - not something I'm used to being but circumstances are making it hard for me to be as engaged as I'd like.
Classes are now starting at the campus at which I teach. My online class of 57 just opened on Saturday, and the students are starting to log in and get started. I'm excited about this group, and happy that in a few weeks they'll be starting to use a wiki as well - putting some of the information we're developing in our group project into play.
That's all for now. betsy
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Betsy, I hope you are able to divide your 57 students into at least 3 groups in your Blackboard or other LMS area. Whew!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that your group is doing it! Sometimes very frequent communication is not needed as long as there is a timeframe with an 'at least' amount of expected posting or updates.
Datta Kaur