Blog

This page is part of a larger technology guide for distance and digital learning tools, which was created to fulfill the requirements of the portfolio project for OTL542.

Blogs, short for web logs, are informal online writing forums that are usually self-published on third-party platforms. The simplicity of the format lends itself to a versatile range of applications, including in e-learning.

Blogs in e-Learning
Instructors can use blogs to share insights and insights, encourage discussion of course content, post assignments, and inform students and parents of important developments and events in the class. Students can use blogs to publish their writing for their instructors, classmates, or the broader public; comment on their instructor’s or classmates’ writing; and create and share information about extracurricular activities they are engaged with. The commenting function of most blogs can be utilized to encourage participatory discussion in the remote classroom environment. Students have reported that the use of blogs enhances perceived sense of collaboration and community in an educational context.

Additional Resources

 * WordPress. The most popular blog platform on the web with a free option.
 * EduBlog. A blog platform specifically created for educational purposes. EduBlog supports learning by facilitating discussion and reflection in a collaborative context that promotes higher-order thinking.
 * The Blog Starter. A detailed step-by-step guide to setting up a blog for beginners.