This class was my first experience and venture into digital
writing, blogs specifically. It’s difficult for me to sit down and just think
of something to write about because I keep thinking of the pressure of so many
people reading my work. I definitely prefer to have a prompt to help me
generate ideas. This is how I would integrate into a classroom for my students.
For my own classroom, I would like to have my students write a weekly blog post
(at least) that would vary from having a prompt, to free write, or writing
about what they learned that week/their favorite thing they learned. Students
should respond to one another so they are engaged with each other, creating a
closer bond inside the classroom.
The challenges I encountered were what to write about. I always
second guess myself and can’t seem to generate ideas to write about that I
genuinely care for. I over think what I’m writing about, instead of just allowing
my thoughts to flow onto the page. I
also had some difficulty with keeping up with the due dates because it was such
a foreign concept/routine for me. The success I experienced was creating a blog
for the first time and pushing myself out of my comfort zone to allow the
public to read. I’m hoping that after this class since I already have the blog,
I will use it as an outlet for my writing. Anything is better than nothing!
It can be difficult to sit down and write about something when you are required and not motivated to do so. When I sit down to write something that I'm interested in, the pages start adding up. I like knowing that others will read my work though. We can make so many meaningful connections with one another. Sharing is caring.
ReplyDeleteIt will be difficult to get others to share with you if you're not open to sharing back or seem apprehensive. I struggle with this during face to face interactions with new people, but I'm working on being more vulnerable.
Kelly,
ReplyDeleteI created a blog and I wrote one post and didn't write another for an entire year. It is difficult to write and be open in a public forum. I knew that I needed to push myself for my students. You will be writing so much in law school and writing that is different. I am glad you pushed yourself out of your comfort zone!