"In order to have a large number of values in common, all members of the group must have an equable opportunity to receive and to take from others. There must be a large variety of shared undertakings and experiences. Otherwise, the influences which educate some into masters, [also] educate others into slaves." says John Dewey in 1916. After 87 years, in 2003, Swan notes that students perceive online discussion as more equitable and more democratic than traditional classroom discourse. First of all, all students have a voice and no student can dominate the conversation. The unique nature of asynchronous discussion makes it impossible for even an instructor to control.
Moreover this ensures the quality, since you don't just say the ideas which come to your mind. You think twice. When you write, you have the chance to see your mind on 'paper', so check it and correct it; then of course distribute it in order to share with the others! So, release from your chains! Do not become a slave of a traditional discourse or web 1.0!
2 comments:
Hi cosmos, interesting blog.
that was interesting, writing gives us that extra time for correction and reflection... but i think it does kill some amount of spontaneity, the impromptu thoughts that come to our mind. writing is a well thought, manipulative device :) designed especially for submitting assignments! hehehehehe!
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