tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311365482533100842.post5965023307302491191..comments2007-11-19T07:26:17.132-06:00Comments on Buzz About Books: Articles on the advantages of bloggingChris Arnsteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08156966187013219338noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311365482533100842.post-1458244415015858462007-10-14T20:55:00.000-06:002007-10-14T20:55:00.000-06:00That line jumped out at me too Donna. It meshed w...That line jumped out at me too Donna. It meshed with my experience with a grade seven class. The boys were much more eager to participate in the online discussion than the girls were. The girls wanted to answer a concrete assignment but not discuss or interact online. I particulary found that many of the boys who did not participate at all in classroom discussions were engaged in the online discussion.Chris Arnsteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08156966187013219338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311365482533100842.post-63087332888855681722007-10-14T10:48:00.000-06:002007-10-14T10:48:00.000-06:00Chris,Thanks for the link to this article. I have...Chris,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the link to this article. I have put the author's book on my Amazon.ca wishlist.<BR/><BR/>I really liked what she had to say about the differences between the reasons why boys and girls like to blog. <BR/><BR/>"Boys really respond to blogging. It's a writing [format] that they become excited about because it's hands-on, and they can see something that has a definite "beyond school" value. Girls tend to like blogging when it's more journal-based.'<BR/><BR/>Following blogs is one of the best ways to find great resources. Thanks for your contribution.<BR/><BR/>DonnaDesRoches Family Newshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17963810081692492293noreply@blogger.com