Blogging | Origin: EL110
This is a general discussion forum for the following learning topic:
Effective Use of Social Media in Online Courses --> Blogging
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
Reply to Becca Humphrey's post:
Definitely new to the idea, but also think it's a great way to incorporate social media!
I have learned that I will likely want to consider adding a blog to some of my classes.
Joyce Hladky, Instructor
Blogging is a great way for students to gain more practice in their writing skills.
I think it would be great to incorporate blogging into our online curriculum by:
having students keep an online journal, create blogging assignments around current events, turn student blogs into multimedia research projects, using blogs as portfolios, and setting up online study guides for students.
Blogs allow students to share their views on certain topics in a constructive way. This allows for constructive feedback from their peers and other people which often leads to growth when handled efficiently.
Blogging can be a great online tool for students and instructors alike!
Blogging allows participants to express their opinion on a topic or a solution to a problem and receive response from others working on the same problem or topic. Blogging allow the participants to "hear" different views or solutions.
I feel there is an emphasis on teaching student to be great bloggers - and not learn the course material.
I like the idea of using blogging as a way to mentor students. I thing it would be very beneficial and engaging for new students.
Two of the biggest obstacles to using a blog in a course of instruction is; 1.) Learning Curve, and 2) Course duration. Since I instruct mostly adult learners, some but not all are familiar with blogging. Add to that a short duration course of 5-8 weeks and the need to learn and become comfortable blogging is a main obstacle, aside from the goals and expectations of the course purpose.
I can see many ways to utilize blogging in all of our Gen Ed courses. I am excited to have learned more about them.
Need to learn more myself before applying
In this module Ive reviewed about blogging estrategy.
Blogging is a complete project based learning, online instructors must ensure students know how to use blogs and understand why they are pertinent to the course learning outcomes.
In this module, I have learned the importance to identify the purpose of the blog to provide for appropriate assessment. With this understanding, they will be able to provide adequate blog postings and be engaged in the process.
It's very beneficial-Succinct sound bites. Drop hints for students to spark thoughts & discussion. "Boom"--(mike drop)
Understanding that nowdays these generations communicate and learn different we have to make sure we include tecnhology in the learning process, I personally, use videos, simulation labs and AI tools and also break rooms to help them to work in groups.
I do not use a lot of social media, but I think is a good idea to incorporate it.
The use of Flickr as a visual Blog tool
The number of posts is not enough. The content of the post must be evaluated.
