tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759800831417547362.post8673155396532234315..comments2023-10-20T09:08:56.889-04:00Comments on Hurricane Maine: Is this an example of poor citizenship?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06544468563054087057noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759800831417547362.post-84543466460071150502007-12-17T15:25:00.000-05:002007-12-17T15:25:00.000-05:00Sounds like you made a great decision! I can't wa...Sounds like you made a great decision! I can't wait to check out Inconvenient Youth!Amy Streckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12177895139007431879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759800831417547362.post-77987260720810410562007-12-17T14:55:00.000-05:002007-12-17T14:55:00.000-05:00Vicki,Thank you for your input and post on your Co...Vicki,<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your input and post on your <A HREF="http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2007/12/respond-to-hurricaine-maines-quandry.html" REL="nofollow">Cool Cat Teacher blog</A>! Basically, it is what I had thought. Since I posted a survey on the wiki and think that more students could benefit from an educated engaging conversation, I also decided to speak to the student. He knew that I knew because of the survey. I told them that he could do whatever he wanted on his space, but that I thought he should be able to carry on a good conversation as he is very intelligent and articulate. I want to move away from discussion to what the teacher wants to hear vs. honest discussion which some students have not embraced. I thought that point was made. He understood that I wanted him to be able to disagree with others. As I owe it to others who have dissenting opinions, I told him we would be revisiting the subject. He understands it is not just because of the deleted post but that I felt I had missed an important opportunity to learn what they had to say about it.Louise Mainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17904728127788238841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759800831417547362.post-79588963371082646022007-12-17T08:52:00.000-05:002007-12-17T08:52:00.000-05:00It obviously depends on the relationships you have...It obviously depends on the relationships you have with these individual students, but I wouldn't hesitate to comment back to the delete-friendly myspace kid. I'd say something along the lines of, " 'Katy' made some good points and did research to back up what she said. Why don't you do some research to find evidence to back up what you're saying too. It's much more powerful to rebut someone using well thought out, researched words then to cut them off." <BR/><BR/>I think it'd be a good reminder to him that the world is watching his online activity, it's not a closed space; he probably never considered who all would see and notice his action. He'd definitely think twice before cutting you off the same way. <BR/><BR/>You'll know what's best for your kids, but I say it is your place to neutrally mediate this conversation(which started in your classroom). This is a fantastic real life application of character education and teaching your kids about taking responsibility for their actions and working through disagreement.Amy Streckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12177895139007431879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759800831417547362.post-4539874172098518852007-12-15T08:21:00.000-05:002007-12-15T08:21:00.000-05:00Yes, it is a teachable moment, but I think there a...Yes, it is a teachable moment, but I think there are several things here to get.<BR/><BR/>1) Yes, a person has a right to determine what is published on their own blog. So the person who removed her as a friend and deleted her post had the RIGHT to do that.<BR/><BR/>2) If a person wants to be considered a CREDIBLE BLOGGER and credible person to converse with, they will allow dissenters on their blog and respond with reasoned, well thought out responses. Remembering, that one can be "friends" and still disagree. Also remembering that it is ok to revise a post (teach them the strike tag which must often be used by hand) or to respond to their own blog in the comments.<BR/><BR/>3) To be part of a conversation means that you join in. When one deletes a dissenters comments (especially one that is well thought out and articulate), they then invite a response on the other person's blog. One that may harm their own reputation and cause and voice. And if that happens, there is NO control. I'd rather have discussion on my own blog any day than that of someone else, because when you're talking about a controversial topic, it is important to remain engaged in the conversation.<BR/><BR/>4) Enemy today, friend tomorrow. <BR/>Often the "friend" or "enemy" status is the result of the topic because rarely do two people disagree (or agree) on everything. We are not carbon copies of one another, nor will we ever be. Rejoice in the harmony or disharmony and understand that it is part of life.<BR/><BR/>And yes, you are right to continue on this, perhaps the response of some other edubloggers to your blog post will show other perspectives on this important topic.<BR/><BR/>Just remember, though, when it comes down to it, a blogger has the right to control their OWN blog. And if they choose to be onesided and not open for debate, then that is their choice. We have to understand that when we read a blogger's web page, that unless they allow dissent, we're only getting one side. And if I only see one side on a bloggers website, I approach with caution. Who wants to waste their time somewhere that free dialog is not allowed?Vicki Davis @coolcatteacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05549879610620143027noreply@blogger.com