Blogs have a great potential for use in the learning environment. An interesting article from Campus Technology gives several ways that blogs can be used to improve student learning. Below is a quick summary of some of the benefits of using blogs as a part of instruction:
- Blogs can highlight individual contributions more than wikis
- Blogs can raise student investment in reflective writing
- Blogs can raise a student’s awareness of their growth
- Blogs can help students find their voice as professionals
- Blogs can be used to increase participation
- Blogs can increase student creativity
If you’d like to read the details and get some tips on integrating blogs into instruction, read the full article: “Strategies for Blog-Powered Instruction“.
-ML
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