Bringing my class discussion to myLot....

Philippines
November 13, 2007 11:48pm CST
I am a mylotter ... since last week. But I am first and foremost a teacher. I just thought of of sharing myLot to my college students by posting some of my intriguing questions/discussions in class. I thought of teaching my students on online earning. And i thought of myLot as a best place to start off. We have our own course management online system but of course don't get paid with any of our submissions. I thought of maximizing my students efforts at the same time inspiring then to share their thoughts and works. In my experience, generally I find my students too shy for oral participation or graded recitation in class, which results in zero grade for class participation. But I come across some of their blogs or when they submit write ups, some of them just naturally write well. Yes some of them may be lazy or are not gifted with active brain cells. And even if they fail my class, I don't want them to end up like society's millstone just because they don't earn for themselves or perhaps don't know how to start it. So to all my friends, in the next,few days, I'll be posting some discussion with a heading like : CS 215, IT 111 or CS 319 etc.. This means discussion for my class but you're welcome to post some response. I find this bothersome, please just ignore. But please please don't "notify off" me on your friends' list. Hope myLot approves. The guidelines simply say any discussions under the sun. I have my class under the sun :-) LOL Thank you guys!!!!
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11 responses
@ebtenorio (765)
• Philippines
14 Nov 07
I just hope during the days when I was still teaching, MyLot would have had emerged then, and someone would have had invited me before hand. I would also do the same thing as what you had planned it: bringing the discussions online. Noble your plans are sis! Me, I had my class under the "blazing" coldness of our rooms and laboratory... Kidding. Have a great day ahead of you, sis!
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• Philippines
14 Nov 07
there's far greater noble reason for this... and you know what i mean. i'm trying to reach 500 posts ASAP so that i'll the right to copy and paste text for my discussions. Because almost every night i write my discussions for next day on msword so that i won't forget but i have to re-type it since i can't yet copy and paste :-) how about racing to 500 ha :-) LOL
• Philippines
14 Nov 07
I know what you meant sis... And I have beem rushing to reach 500+ too. And you know what? I did write articles at home for my MyLot discussions only to find out that I will have to have 500+ points for me to be allowed to copy-paste! Hahahahaha! Great day/night ahead, my sister!
• Philippines
14 Nov 07
racing to 500? Come on! Hahahahaha! The first one to reach 500 shall treat the one who loses! How about that to make it more challenging! Hahahaha LOL!
• Singapore
14 Nov 07
Geez I can't wait to ace your class! Bring them on!! Quick! Where's the first test?:PPP
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• Singapore
15 Nov 07
Nah, I was just blabbering aloud without thinking. I am sick sick sick of school and don't want to sit for any test ever again. :P I had long taken off with my degree in computer engineering.
• Philippines
14 Nov 07
Bringing the test here ain't a smart idea .. don't you think wizard? just the discussions which by the way you are most welcome. what's you field? are you also a college student? i teach Computer Science courses in college. I'd be waiting for your response once i post my class discussions. Nice to meet you here wizard.
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@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
14 Nov 07
I have also thought about this when I was still starting here, since I don't have much idea on what subjects or topics to discuss. So I would ask my friends (not students), on what discussions they think would be fun to post here. Some of them have given me ideas, but most of them didn't pass after taking careful considerations since mylot is an international site with lots of members all over the world. But that's a good idea, two brains are better than!;)
• Philippines
14 Nov 07
Thanks Raijin for the support. will try to really discipline my kids here :-) LOL
@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
14 Nov 07
Sorry for the typo, the last line should be, better than ONE..
@dianagnes (1088)
• Singapore
14 Nov 07
Its a brilliant idea..Indeed,Last year..my English teacher had this kind of idea too but not using Mylot.My teacher held a website that allows the students to share and posts discussions and students are to comments about it.Too bad,its does not work.Only at the start,but then it stop halfway.Maybe its not as cool as Mylot..hehe! I think you may use Mylot and get your students too,to join Mylot community and as they goes along they will be able to improve their english and also have their opinions here.Study based Internet is one of the latest technology..its the Online learning.Its good to have you as a teacher start this activity and who knows,other educator around the world may use this too as a form of teaching. Other than that,your students can can get earning here,refers your students as your referrals and as many as you can get..this will help you earn more.You'll earn while teaching on both way!
• Philippines
14 Nov 07
my co-teachers advised to set up my own blog for my class then they can post and respond to discussion from there. But the sad thing is, its only me who earns for their effort. And i don't think i can get much participation with that one. So i decided to have it here where me and my students earn. Just this to my head, Online Learning with Online Earning. pretty coll ha !
14 Nov 07
That is a fantastic idea. I'm curious as to how well it works. Keep us updated!
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• Philippines
14 Nov 07
keep me "notify on" in your friends list so i can keep you updated with all my other posts. Thanks
@furion1 (272)
• Philippines
16 Nov 07
I am one of Ma'am Ebony's students and I think this is an excellent idea. Some of us are too shy and too sleepy in class to participate in the discussions. This might just solve the problem. Writing is better (in this case, typing) because just like any written reports or homeworks, we are able to express more freely without being conscious with our answers. And we don't have to answer right in Ma'am Ebony's face. :) It also helps because now I kinda study at home. ",
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• Philippines
16 Nov 07
thank you for appreciating the effort. she had to think about this over and over again. thanks for the positive response. enjoy posting your thoughts :-)
@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
14 Nov 07
I'm a senior, who has been around the block several times. I'm interested in responding to any discussions that intrigue me. Perhaps I can add something to your class. I'll be watching for your students discussions.Have a nice Day!
• Philippines
14 Nov 07
:-) i hope they'll be able to impress you. you're always welcome to add comments. I 'm a college teacher for computer science. i'll be handling theory of programming languages this semester, which mainly focus on studying the underlying concepts of different programming paradigms, their commonalities as well as their differences. What i really intend is that for students to grasp a better understanding of this so that they won't have problem shifting from one programming language to another :-)
@joahnna18 (368)
• Philippines
23 Nov 07
It's very cool that your earning and learning here in mylot. And have your class participate:) I'm happy for your wonderful idea. Goodluck and happy posting my friend:)
• Philippines
23 Nov 07
thanks a lot Joahnna... i'm just happy most of my students are enjoying it... thank you for dropping by
@tryxiness (4544)
• Philippines
14 Nov 07
Hello. Your idea of asking your students to write instead of them participating orally is really great. :) Though, some may never be that good as a writer, you can extract creative ideas from their writings. I really like professors who have innovative way of getting student participation. I will surely read more about your stuff. :) Goodluck then. :)
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• Philippines
14 Nov 07
thank you for dropping by and your support Tryx. i hope my class shall impress myLotters and friends i meet here :-) i told them about it this morning and they were excited to start :-)
@goodsign (2287)
• Malaysia
14 Nov 07
Hi Teacher Bong_Domingo. I am feeling very great on reading your ambitious discussion and very proud of your productive efforts on good wish to introduce mylot for your students....BRAVO!. Hopes all of them will be your referrals...LOL!!! My big claps to you Teacher Bong_Domingo. And not lees in supporting you for your up coming discussion on that; CS 215, IT 111 or CS 319 etc.. I want to be the first person to support you on this matter. Just post it up, I will read all of it and make response to your academic subject of discussion. New things to learn from you, I firmly believe that I surely like to have those discussions from you. Get it started. HAPPY DAPPY.
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• Philippines
14 Nov 07
Making them my referrals is just a bonus... i like to teach them how to earn on what they enjoy. Most of cut class because they go to internet cafes where they online RPG or chat or busy with friendster. i want to go with what they do best... at the same time get them to participate in my class. Thank you myLot. Thank you Goodsign for your support. Hope my students will impress you :-) ehehehe
@myrrhyne (107)
• Philippines
15 Nov 07
No problem. But i will read all post. I might learn something in your postings and your students too.
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