In this unit, I learned that blogging is an effective way to support reflective learning and knowledge sharing in online courses. Unlike microblogging, blogs allow for longer, more detailed posts where students can express ideas, analyze readings, or connect theory to practice. Blogging also helps build digital literacy, since students learn how to communicate in an online public space.
One of the key benefits is that blogs encourage critical thinking and collaboration. Students can publish their reflections, and classmates can comment, providing peer feedback and creating a dialogue. Over time, this develops a sense of ownership and an archive of learning that students can revisit.
I intend to apply this by assigning students a reflective blog where they summarize what they have learned each week and connect it with real-life experiences. I also plan to use blogs for group projects, so that teams can document their process, challenges, and solutions.
