What is a blog?

"A frequently updated website consisting of dated entries arranged in reverse chronological order so the most recent post appears first."

--Jill Walker, Routledge Encyclopedia of Narrative Theory

What's cool about them?

1. Don't need to know HTML to put content online.
2. Super easy to update.
3. Don't even need server space to create a blog.
4. RSS feed allows people to get your content delivered to them how they want it.

How are blogs used in education?

• Course management system
• Faculty communication with students:
  • Class news
  • Reflections on the course or topics
• Reflective learning:
  • Reflections on the course topics
  • thoughts and feelings about the experience of learning
• Space to have a dialogue or get feedback
• Language or writing practice
• Alternative discussion forum