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Student Experiences Of Using Weblogs: An Exploratory Study | The Sloan Consortium
Student Experiences Of Using Weblogs: An Exploratory Study | The Sloan Consortium
JALN article summarizing student reactions to using blogs for learning. Some recurring themes in the survey responses were that blogs helped with learning by showing other viewpoints, providing space to organize and collect thoughts, and prompting thorough analysis of the content. Registration required to read the full PDF article.
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Student Experiences Of Using Weblogs: An Exploratory Study | The Sloan Consortium
Avoiding the 5 Most Common Mistakes in Using Blogs with Students
Avoiding the 5 Most Common Mistakes in Using Blogs with Students

The 5 mistakes outlined in this article are

  1. "Ineffective contextualization" (not thinking about the best way to use blogs, usually self-reflection)
  2. "Unclear Learning Outcomes"
  3. "Misuse of the environment" (treating blogs like wikis or discussion forums)
  4. "Illusive grading practices" (lacking clear rubrics)
  5. "Inadequate time allocation" (both for students to write and instructors to grade and give feedback)
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Avoiding the 5 Most Common Mistakes in Using Blogs with Students