Participants are asked to comment on at least 3 different blogs each week to help increase the interaction among class members. A rotation of which blog to comment on is provided. You are always welcome to comment on more than those 3, but you are required to complete the three represented in the rotation chart.
Before you comment familiarize yourself with the comment etiquette notes below:
What Makes A Good Comment?
Comments like “Cool,” “I Agree, “ or “Nice job” don’t extend the thinking of the blogger. It just fills up space in the comment section. Consider posing a question or giving a personal account on why you agree or disagree with what they have written.
- Question stems to consider:
- Tell me more about…
- Did you also consider…
- How about….
Comments let the writer know you are listening. You can influence the writer of the blog with a well written comment. Bloggers do change their minds all the time, and you could be the catalyst.
Share something about yourself when you comment. Bloggers like to know more about those who are reading them. You can also make a profile or leave a link back to your own blog. This lets the blogger know more about yourself and where you are coming from. Links also let allow readers of the blog to find your blog and become part of your community or network.
If your disagree with the blogger, don’t be harsh, don’t get personal, and keep it simple. People are always more likely to receive a different opinion if they believe the other person has shown respect to them. So explain what you like about what they have written, and briefly explain what you disagree about. Keep sarcasm out of it, and remember facial expressions and tone of voice don’t translate well in the written word. Remember to not attack the blogger, but focus on the topic.
This is going to be fun! I can see you all have already put so much effort and expertise into this training…. I feel like I will be in such good hands, to extend the learning I need and to support all of us as we encourage one another to venture out into the Web 2.0 world!
I am hoping to catch your enthusiasm and pass this along to all my teachers and cohorts on both elementary campuses I work with in Round Rock ISD.
Just a quick question. In my weekly comment rotation, I have Jenine, but I don’t see her name in our blog list. Could you help me?
Thanksk
Bunny