collaborative learning

Writing is a way for one to express themselves. It is a way to express their inner thoughts and feelings and share them with the reader. Writing allows the reader to form a bond with the writer.When collaborative learning is put into effect, it can be very helpful. When one works in a group setting, it allows for suggestions. The other people that are reading your writing can give their input or opinions and help to improve your writing skills.

Collaborative writing involving one's peers is the best form of revision there is. Indeed it is helpful and overall sometimes the best guidance as to how to begin correcting your paper, when you are working with your peers it allows input from someone your own age. You may think that everyone understands where you are coming from when you write and not even think twice about writing something that only you have experienced. When a peer is revising it, he/she can let you know that you need to elaborate more on your story.

Collaborative writing should also be organized in some way. The professor should put students in a group according to their differences. If a group of students have a lot in common then it will not allow for various views on the topic. The diverse group of students will be able to share many ideas and help each other out greatly. This could bring many suggestions to each student's paper and then in the end the professor can do the final revision. Collaborative writing is more than just a revision process, it is a social interaction that brings a group of students together in the celebration of writing.

Hofstra Presents "Twelfth Night"

Today I attended the 2:00 showing of "Twelfth Night" here at Hofstra. Overall, I did enjoy it. I found it a lot more intriguing than the book or movie. I think it could be because it was acted out right before my eyes so it caught my interest. I think the actors/actresses that they casted fit the roles perfectly. I was very much amused by the actor who played Sir Andrew. He fit the part very well because he was able to act like a drunken fool who was not worth of Olivia's love. He was very comical. The beginning of the play I will have to admit was not as interesting to watch as I had remembered from reading the play. Although, the second half was quite amusing. The way this play was interpreted impressed me. It was as if it was modernized but still held true to the time period and monologue of the original play. I was very satisfied after viewing Hofstra's production of "Twelfth Night".