Media Evaluation
At first I found setting up the blog quite hard, however I got use to it. It’s just a hassle when signing in because I keep forgetting my password.
2. How did the blog help with your research? Did the blog motivate you to do more and better research? How? Why?
Personally, I think the blog helped me in terms of being more motivating to actually do the research. Honestly if there was no blog, because I’m a lazy person I would know even half the things I do now that I have the blog.
3. Is it useful having all the Independent Study/blog tasks posted on the Macguffin blog? Does it make it more likely that you will get them done?
Yeah definitely! The fact that we have a media macguffin blog helps me in terms of all my homework. I also think that it’s a good idea for homework to be posted up on there, because if we need help we can always just ask!
4. How often (honestly!) do you check the Macguffin blog? (Remember, it should be at least twice/week).
I hardly ever use to check the blog, but now it has I must admit become frequent. I take an interest in comments people have rote and I look to check what’s been posted up in terms of homework or even information about the film club!
5. Has it been useful being able to see and access everyone else’s research and planning through their blogs?
Yes I think it had been an advantage! However, I’m not too keen about the idea of posting my independent study on the blog. This is because it can be a risky idea, as people are more tempted, not to copy work, but ideas. Especially ideas you think are unique and something that no one would have thought of. It’s a bit annoying when that happens.
6. How do you feel about the fact that your teacher can keep a close check on your progress through accessing your blog? Is it too intrusive and controlling or is it encouraging and supportive?
I think it’s encouraging and supportive. This is because as I said it motivates me to actually work harder.
7. How useful have the comments been that you received from…a. Macguffin, b. other students.
The comments I have received from other students have helped. They told me I need to add pictures, but that’s something my blog don’t let me do. The other blog (mr bush’s) does, but not my independent study one. It’s a shame because I have a lot of pictures from the movie “Creep” that I would like to put on there.
8. How has the blog helped with your essay planning? How useful was the blog when it came to writing the essay? Do you think your first draft is better because you have used a blog?
The blog was useful although most of my information wasn’t! I found myself constantly looking on the net, and through books for more ideas to write about. 3000 words was a struggle.
9. How would you evaluate the quality of your blog? What could you have done better?
I think that I could have done better research and the page should be more illustrated.
10. Do you think you will get a better final grade for your independent study through having used a blog?
Yes definitely! I think this because the blog has motivated me to do research and also get help from others.
11. Which are the best three blogs? Why?
I think Jaskirat’s is good. Jantinde’s is useful. And I found Sherish’s really detailed too.
12. Do you think next year’s Year 13s would benefit from setting up an Independent Study blog?
Yep, definitely, it’s a good idea.
13. Are there any negative aspects to preparing for an Independent Study using a blog?
People can copy!
14. What could be done to improve teaching and/or learning in future through blogs?
Teachers should actually comment on your blog. Also this should be done frequently so that you are aware of what you are doing good and what you are doing wrong.
15. Overall, are you pleased that we used blogs? Has it been interesting and enjoyable? Why? Why not?
Yep! I think it’s a good idea and has been useful.
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