ERIC Number: ED652411
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 15
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The Use of Blogs as a Dynamic Curriculum
International Society for Technology, Education, and Science, Paper presented at the International Conference on Studies in Education and Social Studies (ICSES) (Antalya, Turkey, Oct 20-23, 2023)
In modern school education, the integration of technology has revolutionized traditional teaching methods and introduced innovative approaches to curriculum design. Class blogs and student blogs have emerged as dynamic web 2.0 tools that hold immense potential to transform the learning experience in schools. This abstract explores the utilization of class blogs and student blogs when both used as a dynamic curriculum strategy, highlighting their benefits, challenges, and implications for enabling active student engagement, collaborative learning, and the development of essential 21st-century skills. Class blogs, often managed by educators, offer a platform for disseminating course content, assignments, and supplementary materials that can be flexibly modified. The ability to integrate multimedia elements such as videos, images, and interactive quizzes further enhances the learning experience, catering to diverse learning styles and promoting deeper understanding. Additionally, student blogs empower learners to become content creators. These blogs provide students with a space to express their thoughts, reflect on their learning experiences, and share their insights with a wider audience. The use of both class blogs and student blogs to build a curriculum, when properly deployed, will promote active engagement and motivation by offering individualized and interactive learning environments. Blogs encourage the development of digital literacy skills and critical thinking, as students learn to navigate online platforms, create multimedia content, and evaluate digital sources. These skills are essential in the 21st-century workforce. However, challenges do exist in the implementation of class blogs and student blogs. Privacy and authentication of student's assignments in their own blogs which require educators to be creative in choosing assignments that promote differentiations. Educators must also devote time to train staff for this technology. [For the full proceedings, see ED652261.]
Descriptors: Electronic Publishing, Web Sites, Teaching Methods, Learner Engagement, Active Learning, Cooperative Learning, 21st Century Skills, Skill Development, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Uses in Education, Information Dissemination, Visual Aids, Learning Modalities, Curriculum Development, Motivation Techniques, Digital Literacy, Critical Thinking, Assignments, Portfolios (Background Materials), Grade 9, Males, Females, Single Sex Classes, Grade 10
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Publication Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers; Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 9; High Schools; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education; Grade 10
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Language: English
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