Blogs

Blogs represent an innovative way for teachers to monitor their students learning experiences. They allow teachers to achieve a better idea of how much of the content covered in class has been understood by their students. Moreover, by posting comments to students’ blogs, teachers encourage deeper thought on specific subject matter which acts to enhance students’ learning experiences and understanding of the subject.

For students, blogs represent their own personal space which allows them to question their understanding of course content and share their thoughts with class members. In this respect, it encourages student collaboration outside the classroom, which means students’ learning experiences are not confined to typical 9am to 3pm school hours. They are encouraged to question their own understanding of subject matter after they leave school premises.

As a learning manager, I would consider blogs as an effective way to monitor students’ progress and understanding of course content. I would definitely use them as part of the educational courseware in any subject. By posting comments to students’ blogs teachers encourage students to think about subject matter from a range of perspectives. And, for those who need additional help, blogs provide an easily accessible forum that allows teachers to explain course concepts to students in simple and easy-to-understand terms that they can look back and reflect on at any time they want.