My semester as a university professor has officially started, and I’ve been kept busy learning a new online grading system, prepping for class, and managing all the online supplements I want the class to have. I’ve set up a Facebook group for the class, and I’ve also set up a new blog for me to keep during the class. I’m asking the students to blog as part of the graded work of the class, so I thought I should join them. Also, this gives me a way to direct them towards Internet-only readings that will work well with our chosen texts.
I’m really interested to see my students develop their online voices– I think the majority of them has no experience in blogging, so it will be new territory for them.
Oh Jackie,
Thanks so much for sharing this. I am working on my way to being a prof. I should start grad school next January and will be a TA during that time. So to get just a little insight from the world of this is wonderful. I thank you for sharing that.
BTW, we are facebook buddies, in case you are wondering who I am.
See ya and thanks again for sharing.
Ah yes, my Facebook friend Shannon! I am full of insights on teaching and TAing, so ask me anything!