Now that I have been using a web log or blog, as its commonly known, for a few weeks I have a larger grasp on the advantages and disadvantages of using them. I have actually created one for my upcoming travel adventures. I have chosen blogs out of Technologies Group 1 because I feel this is the easiest and more effective ICT for primary school context because it is self-directed learning through reflection. It also enhances their learning through using creativity to modify the blog to suit their personality. Below is a PMI structured analysis of using blogs in the primary school context.
- encourages creativity
- encourages interaction with technology
- provides relevant environment to improve literacy skills
- promotes higher order thinking - create, evaluate
- supports peer assessment through blog comments
- group work/collaboration occurs with shared blogs
- excellent for visual and kinaesthetic learners
- great for students with the following learning styles - active, intuitive, visual
- difficult to police for inappropriate postings/behaviour
- inappropriate behaviour between students being publicised - bullying, harassment, flirting
- not so excellent for aural learners
- not so great for students with the following learning styles - reflective, sensory, verbal
- blogs can be used within many contexts - topic specific, diary, learning process, creative outlet
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