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THE USE OF WEBLOGS IN HIGHER EDUCATION: BENEFITS AND BARRIERS (journal…
THE USE OF WEBLOGS IN HIGHER EDUCATION:
BENEFITS AND BARRIERS
journal (log)
the basis for generating Frequently Asked Questions
support class discussion
provide the basis for the creation of a class presentation
web site
Benefits
teaching-learning process can continue outside the classroom
Conections
Collaborative
Discussions
Weblogs
personal web pages written in chronological diary form
and maintained through weblogging software
blogging has the potential to be a transformational
technology for teaching and learning
Types
style and content.
personal, political, social, economical, technology, etc.
instructor, student weblog
Uses
documenting one’s life; providing commentary and opinions; expressing deeply felt
emotions; articulating ideas through writing; and forming and maintaining community forums.
Certainly, these motivations are not mutually exclusive and might come into play simultaneously.
Advantages
easy to set up, easy to upload all types of content, 24/7
Barriers
difficulty in assessing student participation in the weblog
lack of computers, or difficult access to the Internet
restrictive in installing new software
Security
Is it always preferable to have classroom discussions done publicly?
Should there be a concern about people posting under other people's names?
Does anonymity plays a true role in people’s willingness to disclose information on the
weblog?