Learning Summary 2

Weblogs in English Language Teaching 

Blog (N.)

⭐ an individual person representing an organization write about topics that interest them.

Unique Features of Weblogs

• Individual ownership: responsible for publishing the blog content, moderating readers' comments, deciding the rights of the readers and customizing the look and feel of the blog.                                     
• Updates displayed in revers chronological order : A typical blog places the latest posting at the top of the page. Older posts appear further down the latest post.                                                    
• Archival of postings : Weblogs auto-archived older posts, placing newer posts on the top of the blog.

    

Synchronous

• Student learn at the same time
• Communication happens in real time.
• Possibly more engaging and effective.
• Allows for instant feedback and clarification.

Asynchonous

• Student learn at the different times.
• Communication is not live.
• Possibly more convenient and flexible
• Alows student to work at their own pace

         

 Type of Weblog  

                                                        

         Tutor

          - by the instructor

          - encouraged learners to do reading practice for your-study    

         Class

          - by the entire class

          - encouraged learners to post messages, images to discussion topipcs

         Learner

          - by the learner

          - encouraged individual learners to post their thoughts about the reading

Advantages

1. an authentic learning environment for real communication.
2. online learning logs
3. to create social networks and learning communities 

Disadvantages

1. low English proficiency students → difficulty in putting their ideas in order
2. students lacking confidence → fear at having others read their thoughts
3. embarrassed by the possibility that other many see their mistakes.