I just changed the look of my blog - which was a very simple process. I decided to do so after looking at other people's blogs. My blog used to look like this:
What I didn't like about it was that it was too loud - I think that the background was distracting and it was also difficult to view the title. Also, I didn't like how it grouped blogs that were posted on the same day - so I changed that also. Having experienced this want for change - I see it as an oppurtunity that teachers need to give to their students. I remember teachers always saying that it doesn't really matter how it looks as long as the relevant information is presented in a readable way. I do agree, however, students will take more pride in their work and be enthusiastic when given the opportunity to make their work look 'pretty'. It allows them to express themselves, which I think is a valuable thing.
I now feel much happier about other people viewing my blog and I think that students would feel the same. Do you agree?
I think you were right that your blog before was a lot louder than your new look.
ReplyDeleteFor students though I would use the 'pretty' aspect of the blog as an incentive, for example once they're finished their work they can change the look of their blog instead of changing it during learning time. Not that I'm saying you are letting them be distracted by the looks, but I think a lot of younger student would play around with the looks of the blog more than trying to write something constructive. But I do think that letting the students have control over minor things like the looks of the blog will make them more enthusiastic about the learning.
I completely agree!:) Thanks for reminding me of that.
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