tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272669280593690117.post8521922238748720229..comments2023-09-16T06:40:50.604-07:00Comments on The Podgorani: Recreational WritersPodgoranihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04751466045116573964noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272669280593690117.post-15773584022558442832010-09-20T21:41:17.461-07:002010-09-20T21:41:17.461-07:00I am an avid reader and always have been. There ar...I am an avid reader and always have been. There are others who aren't. Some of these are great readers and some not so. I think we have worried too much about kids choosing not to read, even if they are good readers, rather than thinking about why they don't read. Writing with authentic purpose, reading for a reason, connections, collaborations...isn't it time we thought differently about the whole way literacy unfolds for individuals? I agree that conversation, oral competency and listening are just as important and yet sadly neglected and undervalued.Cheryl Doighttp://www.thinkbeyond.co.nznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272669280593690117.post-21949021980339611832010-09-20T03:02:55.512-07:002010-09-20T03:02:55.512-07:00MsBee hard for me to make a promise as I dont have...MsBee hard for me to make a promise as I dont have a class but i will circulate your details to staff.<br /><br />Russ as Gimli says its not for everyone, thats the beauty of reading, writing and doing. I have you in the doing category. The thing is that we are all able to be successful at any of these media given we practice, are encouraged, guided, inspired and more, seems someone ticked those boxes for Dan.Podgoranihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04751466045116573964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272669280593690117.post-60733113017522623002010-09-19T19:08:08.047-07:002010-09-19T19:08:08.047-07:00Heya Luke
Love the idea expressed here. Really ap...Heya Luke<br /><br />Love the idea expressed here. Really appreciate the Tanielu e.g. (for proprietary as well as evidence based reasons!)<br />You make me feel guilty for not blogging, which actually says something powerful about the persuasive nature of your writing.<br /><br />Ups mate.Russell Burthttp://www.ptengland.school.nznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272669280593690117.post-76576295455822470942010-09-19T03:00:19.661-07:002010-09-19T03:00:19.661-07:00I read your post and wish that I worked face to fa...I read your post and wish that I worked face to face with the adults and children that you mention... I am about to present a workshop on teaching in the 21st century - we are one tenth into it... how are we progressing? If you have classes, teachers or children that would be keen to collaborate with "after hour" blogging, I am working with a very keen bunch who would love to read and respond...MsBeehttp://super7scoopers.edublogs.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272669280593690117.post-65418144138235213292010-09-19T02:39:50.455-07:002010-09-19T02:39:50.455-07:00Thats true Al, I say the opportunity is what exist...Thats true Al, I say the opportunity is what exists and needs to be taken by teachers. I don't think I will ever become a read-aholic i'm sure you havent got the bug to put pen to paper. opportunity, thats what it is all aboutPodgoranihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04751466045116573964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272669280593690117.post-30100916907083653462010-09-19T02:28:41.884-07:002010-09-19T02:28:41.884-07:00Summy, as one who loves to read, will yarn 'ti...Summy, as one who loves to read, will yarn 'till the cows come home, yet find the effort of writing just too much, I appreciate your perspective on writing.<br /><br />I have tried time and again to be a recreational writer. I believe I have some things that are worthwhile saying and appreciate the cathartic experience that writing offers. I know I <b>can</b> write (School Cert English was my only A pass), I love the use of words, but I just can't find the <b>passion</b> that would make me a recreational writer.<br /><br /> I suppose when it comes to recreation there are lots of other activities that give me more payoff.<br /><br />Having said all that, I do believe kids do have an opportunity these days, which needs to be encouraged, to be recreational writers (with an audience) thanks to the availability of blogs. Tanielu is a wonderful example of that.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />SmithyGimliNZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15575961441936090350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272669280593690117.post-82897227472315799352010-09-18T22:08:00.573-07:002010-09-18T22:08:00.573-07:00Well said - perfect.Well said - perfect.Regan Orrhttp://regano.edublogs.orgnoreply@blogger.com