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EDSS 8420 Case Study Frank Jones

Does Participation in an on-line Web Log (BLOG) enhance student engagement in the social studies classroom?. EDSS 8420 Case Study Frank Jones. Literature Review Findings. Our students are ‘technology natives’

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EDSS 8420 Case Study Frank Jones

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  1. Does Participation in an on-lineWeb Log (BLOG) enhance student engagement in the social studies classroom? EDSS 8420 Case StudyFrank Jones

  2. Literature Review Findings • Our students are ‘technology natives’ • Outside of the school building, they rarely communicate in ways we ask them to in school, ie writing on paper or typing papers • Teachers (older generation) are not as in touch with technology as our students are • What really makes the use of technology an enhancement to class instead of just a buzzword? Does Participation in an on-lineWeb Log (BLOG) enhance student engagement in the social studies classroom?

  3. Methodology • Two 8th grade GA Studies classes read two non-fiction books • After reading the first book, students used oral discussion to review important points and observations • After the second book, students had one oral discussion and then discussed the book via a blog • Students completed a questionnaire after the first book another questionnaire after the second book and the blog Does Participation in an on-lineWeb Log (BLOG) enhance student engagement in the social studies classroom?

  4. Results Does Participation in an on-lineWeb Log (BLOG) enhance student engagement in the social studies classroom?

  5. Remaining Questions • How will this affect my use of technology in the future? • Where can I best use blogging again? • What other technologies am I missing? • How do ‘we’ define/describe the genuine use of technology for enhancing engagement and learning? Does Participation in an on-lineWeb Log (BLOG) enhance student engagement in the social studies classroom?

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