Learning Log 5 (02 Aug 2016)

Learning Log 5 (02Aug2016)
         
         This day , I learnt about  introduction to corpus linguistics : concordances.  Next, I learnt  antconc by download free program from http://www.laurenceanthony.net/software.html . Then, I learn about how to build  corpus y first step is  copy the information, article or new  from many website  into notepad. Next step is open file into antconc that make me can check how manny word that I find in notepad.

 Moreover I learn about regular article " Using blogs in the foreign language classroom:Encouraging Learner Independence and teacher ask me  7 importance question in this article is 
     1.What is the purpose of this project?

•  This project aimed at motivating students to take advantage of authentic environment outside the classroom in order to practice language skill and communicate with others.

2.How was the data collected?

• Data were collected from learners through questionnaires and interviews conducted at the end of the term.

3.What were the results of pre-project questionnaire?

• No students had a blog prior to the class,and only two learner had any knowledge of blogs.  The learners responded that they wanted t communicate, make friend, develop writing skills, and learn about classmates 

4.What were the results of post-project Questionnaire?

• The learners spent 30 minutes/week working on the project.Three learner spent between 10-15 minutes,and two spent more than one hour blogging each week.

5.What are the advantages of blog?

•  The students enjoyed using blogs in the classroom.Eight learners agree that they enjoyed interacting.Seven learners cited that they thought their writing skill and improved from participating in the project.Five learners responded that the project assiste them in learning and using  new vocabulary.Two learners practice in technology. Two learners thinking in English. One learner practice in grammar skill and  last learner practice typing.     

6.What are the disadvantages of blog?

• 1. picture software was too difficult to understand and use
• 2.The assignment was too time - consuming and or should have been done in class
• 3. The website was only in English and it was difficult to understand 
• 4. Free- writing is too difficult 
• 5. Teacher should give fewer topics and allow more free writing 
• 6. Teacher should assign more assignments to be done on the blog 
• 7. There should be a listening option where students can talk and share music.     

7.What are the suggestions to improve the project?

• Blogging is a writing activity and therefore it is not  surprising that learners perceivved that the project helped their writing however is that every learner responded that the reason they took the course was to improve their speaking and comunication.