Comments - Worthy of Writing? - Classroom 2.02024-03-28T18:01:57Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=649749%3ABlogPost%3A187560&xn_auth=noI get this, totally! I have a…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-09-11:649749:Comment:1879602008-09-11T07:44:47.291ZMobbseyhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Mobbsey
I get this, totally! I have an extension english group - all very bright and all with some great ideas/opinions, but they never want to share them. I even have some students who will make the post, but alter the colours so no one can SEE what they've written. It's so frustrating, especially as some of it is very insightful and moving work. I find it takes a lot of personal risk to help them feel safe - I even share my silly posts about TV shows. You've certainly got me thinking now too!
I get this, totally! I have an extension english group - all very bright and all with some great ideas/opinions, but they never want to share them. I even have some students who will make the post, but alter the colours so no one can SEE what they've written. It's so frustrating, especially as some of it is very insightful and moving work. I find it takes a lot of personal risk to help them feel safe - I even share my silly posts about TV shows. You've certainly got me thinking now too! this was challenging. 1. i do…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-09-10:649749:Comment:1875762008-09-10T02:55:24.468ZMaureen Ericiksonhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MaureenEricikson
this was challenging. 1. i don't write when they write and 2. i have said the same thing to kids. you got me thinking AND you have yet to write about something that wasn't of interest to me. thanks for sharing.
this was challenging. 1. i don't write when they write and 2. i have said the same thing to kids. you got me thinking AND you have yet to write about something that wasn't of interest to me. thanks for sharing.