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THE USE OF WEBBLOGS IN HIGHER EDUCATION: - Coggle Diagram
THE USE OF WEBBLOGS IN HIGHER EDUCATION:
Uses
Farrell discuses 5 ways to use them in class rooms:
Professor written webblogs
Organization of in class discussions
Standard class web pages
Organization of intensive seminars
Requiring students to write their own webblogs
To satisfy a variety of communication needs.
Types
Mernit proposes 8 types of webblogs
Focusing on Educational webblogs:
Student Webblog:
Project Webblogs
Learning Webblogs
Instructor Webblog:
For additional communication for the students
Advantages
Allow instant publishing
Easy update
Make publishing resourses easier
24/7 access to information
Easy to setup
Barriers
Might show advertisement
Technology based tools may be a barrier
Troll infestations
Difficult access to Internet
Systems are restrictive when installing new software
Benefits
Creates connections between students
Higher levels of thinking thanks to the discussions webblogs
Easier to share knowledge
Teachers can see the projects progress in real time
It supports team work and group learning