It has been a busy time of the year. My wikiers are a bit and maybe more than a bit passive about participating in the wiki at this time because of allof the assignments and a big report that they are submitting this week to 3 tutors- I am one of them.
I have asked them to do two writings that would help them for Sunday’s Summative Writing Test but only half of them did- most of the girls participated but not the boys- maybe one. A very bright students- Ala’a is behind schedule in a number of writings which very shocking for me and I had to have a word with him in addition to the others to finish up what they have been doing. They are not taking it seriously any more. I believe it is stress more than anything else.
I think I should stop it right here for them not to feel obliged to do it. I would love them to have good comfy memories of it so that they would try it again in future 
I told them I will be checking it Thursday and that they will need to see my feedback about each and make the changes neccessary.
How am I doing in all of this and what am I doing?
I have started correcting their wikis and sending them feedback.
I will start downloading them when the assessments are over. Over-loaded with corrections.
I have just received the books and I started reading the green one about theories of Vygotsky.. I find inetersting so far. I am eager to start the real writing and get this done soon.
Francoise Blin said,
February 2, 2010 @ 9:04 am
Yes, I think that you will enjoy the writing. There is a lot to analyse and reflect on. It is not going to be easy, but I am sure you will find it challenging, interesting and that you will take a lot from it all. And I feel privileged that I will probably be the first one to read what I think will be a very interesting and valuable piece of work.
Françoise
fawali said,
March 9, 2010 @ 12:17 pm
Some of these wikiers have continued writing in the discussions and checking the news of each other even when the term ended. It feels nice