APLING678 Week 5 - Writing
Writing with Social Tools Guiding Questions: How has the nature of writing changed over the last couple of decades with the popularity of the Web 2.0? What are the similarities and differences between blogs and wikis and how do they impact pedagogical implementations in the language classroom? Is writing with social tools a necessary skill? Why or why not? Readings: Complete the following readings for this week. Walker and White (2013) Chapter 5 Elola and Oskoz (2011) Chapter 6 in Arnold & Ducate (eds.) Substantive Post: Week 5 Discussion Post With the popularity of Web 2.0, writing has become more collaborative and connective than it was even 20 years ago. It has also allowed for shorter writings to be published and for faster feedback to occur. Blogs “gave people like you the power of the media and created a personal kind of news that appeals to a ...