Experiencing+Literacy+Groups

Experiencing Literacy Groups Literacy Groups Advantages of the New Way is it allows students more time to process their thoughts, able to correct each others work, encourages them to read more, it is compatible with the 21st century expectations. Disadvantages-convincing parents that the new way is beneficial. Disadvantages- grading system for blogs, all students do not have access outside of school Ideas/thoughts The New Way could be a shared learning experience for students and teachers. Students already know how to use these technologies and most feel comfortable in that arena. The response time is narrowed, which benefits all involved. Interaction is increased. Teachers can see thought process of all students, rather than just the few that she can listen to as circulating around to different groups. Major discoveries The major discoveries of the New Way is: more open, allows students to support their arguments, more participation, less work for the teachers, allows the shy students the opportunity to participate freely and the extension of classroom space. Old Way or New Way The Old Way prepares students for discussions by keeping up with their readings, journals and notes. The New Way establishes classroom blogs for the discussions; creating one post for each literature circle, quickly approved and add to the comments section of the relevant post so that students can respond.