It was possible to understand how Blogs could be used a an instructional tool to build community, mentoring collaboration so students may live both from the heart and from the brain. Many activities were discussed including commentary, central point for videos pictures etc, and tools for social advocacy. means for assessment were presented to help in assuring relevancy & recent research.
it is essential to have a clear purpose and goals in order to create a blog
Utilizing, blogging as a tool to assess student learning and comprehension of the subject being studied. Additionally, blogging is an open site, where students and educators can engage with content experts and other visitors who can add value to your online course.
Blogging is an effective way of engaging students in long-form answers.
I never heard of a "blogroll" before this, but creating a list of links that give students access to other sites within a blog is a great way to broaden their understanding and curiosity on a particular topic.
Blogging is useful for online learning.
The idea of blogging is a concept I never considered. I use discussions in most of my online classes. The rules are very similar to netiquette rules I teach my students. I believe it is important to teach our students these types of rules and demonstrate how they should walk them out. I learned there are different ways to assess blogs compared to discussions. Quality of content is more important than quantity of content.
Blogging is an important concept to help a student grow in there learning, share ideas and opinions on a topic. It helps an Instructor see how much progress a student is making on the topic.
"Online instructors must ensure students know how to use blogs and understand why they are important to the course learning outcomes.
The exploration of Module 4 on blogging has been illuminating, particularly in understanding how blogs serve as a dynamic tool for online courses. Blogs, distinct from conventional websites, offer a flexible and interactive platform for publishing diverse content including text, artwork, and links. The chronological setup of blog entries, which supports real-time updates and community interaction through comments, makes it an excellent resource for educational settings. This adaptability not only facilitates a more engaging learning environment but also bridges the gap between formal education and personal expression, providing students with a space to reflect, critique, and enhance their learning journey.
Applying the insights gained from this module, I plan to integrate blogging more strategically within my teaching methodologies to leverage its full potential. By using blogs as a digital space for students to articulate and develop their ideas, I can foster a more participative and reflective learning atmosphere. Blogs will serve not just as a platform for assignment submission but as a living archive of student progress and a forum for peer-to-peer engagement. This approach will not only enrich students' academic experience but also equip them with critical digital literacy skills, preparing them for the complexities of the modern information landscape. This practical application aims to transform passive learners into active contributors, enhancing both their academic success and personal growth.
Blogging is a great way for students to interact. It is less formal than an on line discussion and allows students to comment more freely while still following the guidelines of a rubric.
Blogging will save student content in a portfolio for effective assessments.
Blogging creates a portfolio of each students work. This will allow progress to be assessed.
I'm interested in possibly integrating blogging into my classroom.
Blogging is a great online resourses for all
Prior to an assessment, it is important to provide the students with a sample demonstration of what is expected in posting a blog.
I LOVE the use of blogs in education. I facilitated a leadership course for senior executives for a number of years and used this tool to have folks reflect on their learning. The "daily reflection" blog allowed the participants to learn from one another and enabled the course mentors to provide richer engagement during the face-to-face sessions. This tool also gave a voice to those who were more reluctant to share in the classroom allowing more diverse views and opinions to be presented. I did not use a rubric at the time but see the value in providing one to the participants to increase the quality of the posts.
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I concur with the comment that the instructor needs to clearly state the intent of the blog and the requirements that support it.
It can be to helpful to students to use blogging.
It was interesting to learn more about having blogs only meant for the student and instructor versus open to wider audience. This type of setting could help others feel more secure and confident but limits the amount of networking, interactive nature and communication. If learning outcomes did not incorporate this, then having more secluded settings could be helpful to incorporate.
