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The Use of Weblogs in Higher Education: Benefits and Barriers - Coggle…
The Use of Weblogs in Higher Education: Benefits and Barriers
Weblogs, or blogs, are personal web pages maintained chronologically through specific software. In education, blogs extend traditional learning logs for both students and teachers, enhancing classroom dynamics and e-learning. Weblogs can significantly enhance the e-learning experience if their benefits and barriers are carefully managed. The goal is to use technology as a tool to aid education, not as an end in itself. Future work aims to develop best practices for weblog use in teaching and learning.
Types
Instructor Weblogs: Used for sharing course content, management information, and general commentary.
Student Weblogs: Serve as learning diaries or project logs, documenting learning experiences and project progress.
Uses
Enhancing writing skills
Encouraging reflective writing
Facilitating group work
Extending classroom discussions
Supporting e-learning and TQM policies
Barriers
Difficulty in assessing participation
Technology access issues
Potential public exposure to trolls
Restrictions from system administrators
Concerns over security and privacy of posted information
Advantages
Ease of setup and administration
Simplified publishing of various media types
Instant and anywhere updates
Broad audience reach with high information quality
Encourages informal communication, creativity, and self-expression
Real-time project monitoring and feedback
Faster and easier grading
Prepares students for the modern job market
Weblog users must consider:
Public vs. private discussions
Authentication and anonymity
The permanence of published information