Blogs

A blog, or other wise known as a web log, is an online personal or professional journal.

It is created and edited by the user and can be viewed by any number of followers. It’s main purpose is to reflect a persons views and opinions on any topic of the creators choice. Blogs are particularly useful as they allow other views to provide comments or feedback on the creators work.

Using blogs as a tool in the learning context can aid in the effectiveness and practical aspects of any chosen activity. If used effectively, blogs create opportunities for communication between students, teachers, and parents. They also provide opportunities for students to use ICT’s in the classroom in a safe and enriching manner. AS an example of implementing blogs into the learning environment i have created a lesson plan. To view my lesson plan click on the following link; http://leahfriend.weebly.com/blog-lesson-plan.html

CMIS (2010) states that 'Blogs provide a communication space that teachers can utilise with students whenever there is a curriculum need to develop writing, share ideas and reflect on work being undertaken in the classroom'. Furthermore, because of the releative ease in creating free to use blogs, they become a very viable classroom activity. For further infomration on blogs including; the educational value, the classroom application, and how to get started, click on the following link; http://www.det.wa.edu.au/education/cmis/eval/curriculum/ict/weblogs/


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* CMIS 2010: Blogs In Education. (2010). Retrieved 25 August, 2010, from CMIS web site: http://www.det.wa.edu.au/education/cmis/eval/curriculum/ict/weblogs/