“This year, I introduced reflective blogging with my students to slowly release control. They write, everyone reads, and everyone comments. Here’s how it’s made them more independent:”

Instead of me answering questions, my students write through their confusion.

Instead of waiting for my judgement, they look to one another.

Source: Using Blogging to Grow Independent Writers (or: How to Kick Your Little Birds Out of the Nest) | Moving Writers