Sunday, April 5, 2009
Thoughts to consider
I've been thinking a lot about the approach to this proposal. It keeps floating in my mind WHAT would an undergrad want to read about collaborative writing. The experience, proof that it works, what is does...etc etc. Should we focus on what we did, or how it made us feel? Or both? Should we "tell a story" or should we showcase our work? I get the feeling that a narrative would encourage students to see how this type of technological/collaborative writing is something they are already doing - on myspace/facebook/twitter/texting/etc. How can we connect those experiences with our own experience and our teaching about collaborative writing?
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I think a narrative would work well. Within the narrative, we could incorporate examples (snapshots or whatever) of of our own work to contextualize the story. Perhaps the beginning of the article tells our story -- how we came about using the blog as "first-year doctoral students" and how our collaboration thru the blog helped us make sense of our writing assignment. Then we could conclude the chapter with practical instruction/advice for students who wish to try process-blogging themselves. What do you think?
I like that idea, and think it is working well with what is already written. Should we chat on the phone quick before we make final revisions. I am off on Monday, so will try to call you.
Happy Easter!
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