Topic 1 !! - Blog Writing for ELT -

First topic for the subject Internet Technologies for Language Learning/ESP6013 is all about blogging!!
This is mainly the reason this blog was created, you know 😉

Now! In this topic, we would find out about different types of blog that users from all around the world used, specifically in language learning.
So, let's get going!


1. TYPES OF BLOG.

We have some blogs, first is Weblog - Blogger, WordPress, LiveJournal, TypePad. Next is Tutor Blog which is usually run by the teacher of the class. Third is Class Blog, a site shared between class members and both teacher and students can post in the main section and comments section. Lastly, we have Learner Blog which kinda like a student's personal blog
              
Here, I found a simple, yet informative video about blogging in education. You could learn something, so do watch it!

According to the video, you can see some benefits why it is good to use blog in education.

2. BENEFITS OF BLOGS

• It can provide extra reading for students; as buying a solid book could cost students a lot.
• Points the students to online resources related to lesson.
• Encourages passive/shy students to participate; as it only shows someone's word, not face to face interaction.
• Stimulate out-of-class discussion; something they could ask among classmates even out of school time
• Create a sense of community in class, thus build a closer relationship between students.

3. HOW TO KEEP YOUR BLOG INTERESTING?

• Update blog actively with learning materials, references or activities related to lesson.
• Encourage students to write in their blogs, read others' blog and comment appropriately.
• Gives information to students about updating their homework through blogs.
• Prepare an interesting topic actively for the students to participate in the discussions.

       For the conclusion, the existence of blog as a free and reliable platform is helping a lot in spreading information. It is also easier and cheaper, even for a teacher to use it to attract and encourage students to explore more education through it.

You might be interested in creating a blog for yourself, so here's a closing gift for you!

                                                                For Blogger version

For WordPress version

So, that is all for today's post. I hope all of you can learn something through this post.
If you already own a blog, go update it!
If you don't, why not start your blog now?  

Till we meet again~
Bye