The MWP Blog Project http://mwpblog.ucmerced.edu Merritt Writing Program @ UC Merced Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:58:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Online program debated at UC http://mwpblog.ucmerced.edu/?p=103 http://mwpblog.ucmerced.edu/?p=103#comments Fri, 13 Aug 2010 20:21:02 +0000 Mike Truong http://mwpblog.ucmerced.edu/?p=103 SACRAMENTO — The University of California’s interest in offering an online degree is opening a new chapter in the debate over online education.
http://www.modbee.com/2010/07/30/1272904/online-program-debated-at-uc.html.

]]> http://mwpblog.ucmerced.edu/?feed=rss2&p=103 0 College undergrads study ineffectively on computers, study finds: Students transfer bad study habits from paper to screen http://mwpblog.ucmerced.edu/?p=101 http://mwpblog.ucmerced.edu/?p=101#comments Fri, 13 Aug 2010 20:17:01 +0000 Mike Truong http://mwpblog.ucmerced.edu/?p=101 College undergrads study ineffectively on computers, study finds: Students transfer bad study habits from paper to screen.

]]> http://mwpblog.ucmerced.edu/?feed=rss2&p=101 0 7 Things You Should Know About Blogs http://mwpblog.ucmerced.edu/?p=95 http://mwpblog.ucmerced.edu/?p=95#comments Sun, 18 Jul 2010 05:18:26 +0000 Mike Truong http://mwpblog.ucmerced.edu/?p=95 Continue reading →]]> A blog—shorthand for “Web log”—is an online collection of personal commentary and links. Blogs can be viewed as online journals to which others can respond that are as simple to use as e-mail. The simplicity of creating and maintaining blogs means they can rapidly lead to open discussions. Faculty are using blogs to express their opinions, promote dialogue in their disciplines, and support teaching and learning; students increasingly use blogs for personal expression and as course requirements. By carefully evaluating blogs’ strengths and weaknesses, educators are learning to set guidelines and expectations to maximize blogs’ instructional benefits. Structured exercises and clear goals are further enhancing the educational value of blogs. Put into practice with an understanding of their benefits and limitations, blogs are an increasingly accepted instructional technology tool.

In addition to the “7 Things You Should Know About…” briefs, you may find other ELI resources useful in addressing teaching, learning, and technology issues at your institution. To learn more, please visit the ELI Resources page.

]]> http://mwpblog.ucmerced.edu/?feed=rss2&p=95 0 Blogging in and out of the classroom http://mwpblog.ucmerced.edu/?p=76 http://mwpblog.ucmerced.edu/?p=76#comments Sun, 18 Jul 2010 01:40:45 +0000 Mike Truong http://mwpblog.ucmerced.edu/?p=76 Continue reading →]]>

Teachers and students blogging as a part of their course work.  This week we’re going to look at the use of Blogs in the classroom as a part of the educational process – blogging as a direct part of the course experience. Next week we’ll follow this up with a list of Blogs that educators may find useful. Let’s dive in…Blogging in and out of the classroom.

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