It seems that students want more feedback but studies show they don’t read it or don’t understand it (McConlogue 2014, 1496). But that might largely be down to the monologic, transmission model tutors use for giving feedback. If we want students to increase their uptake of feedback then we need to encourage them to proactively engage with the feedback.
The power of the crowd sourced two excellent infographic designs illustrating the anatomy of an academic blog post.
In my literature searches I came across a useful resource referred to as the 3C3R model (Hung 2009) which I have drawn on extensively in the paper I am currently writing. I have presented below some notes and diagrams that are intended to illustrate the model in use.
My first go at an infographic that puts together some of the best advice on the web about what goes into a good quality blog post. I need to find a designer now who can take my draft and turn it onto something that looks nice. Any volunteers?
I know it is not common to think of media graduates as needing writing skills but actually, if you ask graduates when they are few years into their careers. They will tell you that there is a lot of writing involved in any entry level job.
This case study evaluates the use of blogging as a tool for promoting early engagement on a level 6 media production course. Based on an action research methodology the case study draws on qualitative interviews and blogged responses to explore the student experience of blogging as a tool for promoting formative assessment.