What is a blog?*
"A blog (a blend of the term web log)[1] is a type of website or part of a website. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order. Blog can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog". (1)
Use of blogs in teaching: *
Blogs are very useful in teaching process. It is a kind of resource. We can find varieties of information in many fields.
*Advantages and disadvantages of blogs:
*Advantages:
-We can share Knowledge with others.
-We can avoid the other's mistakes because some people write about their experience.
1. - Some learners are self driven: they have a strong desire to learn. Want to discover, act proactively, and take initiatives. Also they want to set own goals. So they need freedom and individual feedback. (2)
It facilitates our learning process. -
Disadvantages:*
Some learners don't have time to write or read blogs.
( 1 ) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog 2) http://www.maz.ch/service/maz_bernet_studie_wehttp://www.slideshare.net/frankcalberg/11-advantages-of-using-a-blog-for-teachingb20.pdf
