EduBlog Insights

MG writes the following after viewing the tolerance website:

Click on the Tolerance.org link. Look on the right side of the screen under the EXPLORE section. Click on “Images in Action” (right above the little girl holding the jump rope).

Select one (or more) of the five images to view. After clicking go and viewing the picture, click dig deeper to read more about the image.

After viewing and reading about an image, respond to the following: and asks “What are your feelijngs/opinion about the image, and what types of “hidden or subtle messages” do you think might be sent to both children and adults?

To which another student responded in the comments section

I viewed the picture of the santa cap. It did very much so bring out my own stereotypes. I had a light feeling when viewing the santa picture. When I viewed the picture with the turban, I had a feeling of anger. Would I have felt that way before September 11th, probably not. There has been much negative stereotype placed on that region of the world. The stereotypes of fear and danger should not be placed on all people wearing turbans. This image was eye opening, and one that should be shared with more adults.

I think they are off to a good start. Nancy has them up and going, plus she is weaving in some good exploration of worthwhile educational Internet sites. I think Nancy has done a great job teaching weblogs.  I look forward to next week’s session.

As an aside, I pointed Nancy to mo’time after the class. One of the things I like about it is that you can delete comments, blogs and that is not possible in tBlog. I’m still trying out the free webhosting to see which one I like best. In my ESL/EFL online session, participants leaned toward Tabulas. I’m still exploring and have to actually use some for more time before I decide which I like best. More on that later….