Who are you following? Blogging in educa4on
Genteels’ Excellence in Teaching Conference Crea4ve Thinking on Instruc4on and Technology
October 1 2011 UB
Dr. Natascha Radclyffe-‐Thomas
Why blog?
What makes a good blog in an educational context?
How should we assess blog content?
What is your role?
www.onlineschools.org/state-‐of-‐the-‐internet/so..html
Classroom revolution?
Constructivist approach
Student centered learning
Developing literacies
Assessing and analysing info
Encourage reflection
Online portfolios
Flexible learning
Enhanced learning
with blogs
Educause
www.educause.edu
Jisc
www.jisc.ac.uk/
What are the barriers?
Institutional? Attitudinal?
Skills?
What should we be cautious of?
Example 2
Findings
Negative aspects of blogging
How blogs support learning
Student tips
Example 1
Recommendations for practice
Why blog?
What makes a good blog in an educational context?
How should we assess blog content?
What is your role?