The first and foremost benefit of weblogs in HEIs is their use as e-learning tools.
• Weblogs help create connections between students with diverse opinions and interests.
Weblogs’ features (linking, replying, and tracking) make easier sharing knowledge and
information.
• Discussions in weblogs promote higher levels of thinking, because people can think before
answering back.
Collaborative weblogs support team work and group learning.
Because of its format similar to that of a personal diary, weblogs encourage informal
communication, creativity and self-expression.
Also, teachers may benefit from the possibility of monitoring projects in real time, thus
indicating improvements before it is too late for the students to incorporate them.