How I've use my 515 blog:
Originally invited to create a blog to reflect on the articles being read for ENGL 515 class during the winter term, I was happy to participate. I’ve created blogs before … mainly for classes at EMU. I’ve actually kept hard copies of my blogs as they grew under the weight of the text involved. These “archives” have come in handy as references for studies in my current classes. I have the intention of doing the same with this blog from 515.
I enjoy cruising on-line for curiosities related to my classes. I regularly post conference information for anyone interested in literacy/written literacy/ and writing centers. It provides me with the chance to research additional opportunities for professional development. I love quotes, so I’ve included a posting to capture quotes on literacy and writing. I think writers are inspired to write, and sometimes it just takes a few words of inspiration to get them started.
Also included in the blog is information about literacy related organizations, books and writing center programs at area colleges and universities.
I've used the blog as a sort of educational journal. Many of the articles read, conferences reviewed, and inspirational quotes taken to heart have helped me learn and immerse myself in theories about writing that I didn’t know existed. It’s humbling to read the thoughts and ideas of so many writers, who have questioned and/or augmented current practices with the hopes of helping other writers improve their own theories and practices.
Blogging gives me more tech experience too … which is after all another form of “writing”.
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