2010+Spring+Semester+Field+Study+Journal+Entries

-Began the field study today with having students fill out a survey regarding their opinion on peer editing -Seemed to go well, some students didn’t really understand the process of peer editing to the degree that I’d hoped they would
 * __Fall 2010 Field Study Journal Entries__**
 * March 1st**

-Took students to the computer lab and showed them a demo on how to the peer editing process will work -Several students appear to be having difficulty with how to navigate around the wiki
 * March 8th**
 * -**Created individual pages on my wikipage today and set up a page outlining instructions for students detailing how to use the wiki for peer editing purposes

-Students are not going to the wiki from home to conduct their peer editing -I think I’ll have to book more computer time in the lab to get them started
 * March 9th**
 * -**Field study is not off to a slow start

-Several students were not able to grasp the concept of how to edit on the wiki -I had to go over the steps again
 * March 10th**
 * -**Have booked three lab sessions so the students can begin their chapter summaries and peer editing

-Some students have completed their chapter summaries but are waiting for peers to edit their work -Frustrating!!
 * March 11th**
 * -**Most students have go the hang of how to edit now, but some of the academically lower students are struggling

-Last day in the lab today -Most students have still not fully completed their chapter summaries several students have done little…don’t know what the problem is…actually I do know- lack of interest of laziness!!
 * March 12th**


 * April 6th**
 * -**First day back for the break. Checked to see if any students had visited wiki to complete their chapter summary editing…no such luck

-I was surprised to see how many students rated themselves as average to above average in technological proficiency
 * April 21st**
 * -**Students took second survey about technology in computer lab today. Some more than others took the survey seriously