Andrew's First Attempt @ Blogging

ALCON,

My name is Andrew Graves. I am a first year graduate student in the TESOL program here at UB- technology is not my savviest of trades but I look forward to advancing my skills with y'all.

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6.a

Two ways in which blogs may be used in our professional development and careers as educators are listed below:

1. Blogs allow educators to maintain communication with their students in a way which simplifies accountability of assignment and ensures clarity of intent and instruction, both essential aspects of education.

2. In regards to professional development, blogs allow the user to maintain a digital record of accomplishment and learning.

6.b  

Standard 1.1: Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions.

Standard 1.2: Students understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics.

Standard 1.3: Students present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics.

6.c ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language)

Regards,

Andrew L. Graves