EdTech: Blogs and diaries for learners
Research shows that reflection and review of learning and the processes by which it is carried out are powerful methods for improving knowledge retention, learner experience and outcomes. This module explores the role of both tools in promoting reflective learning and contributing to improved wellbeing.
Aim
The uses of blogs and diaries for learners and learning
Objective
After completing the module, you will be able to: - list the different purposes which blogs and diaries serve for learners - describe benefits for learners of using blogs and diaries in a systematic way for learning
Digital Teaching Professional Framework
This module covers the EdTech component - C1a : Research and employability
- Use digital technologies (e.g. blogs, diaries, planning tools) to allow learners to plan their own learning.
- Use digital technologies to allow learners to collect evidence and record progress, e.g. audio or video recordings, photos.
- Use digital technologies (e.g. ePortfolios, learners' blogs) to allow learners to record and showcase their work.
- Use digital technologies to enable learners to reflect on and self-assess their learning process.
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Writing a learning blog is good for teachers as well as students.
This module has been very insightful into encouraging the use of diaries and blogs is very effective.
good course
Helpful for giving people with less understanding of the difference between blogs, social media, the fundamentals.
I have found using 'Pebblepad' a great way of allowing students to reflect on their learning .
Thanks
Interesting
Learners need to be encouraged to adopt both these tools.
Good module , thank you very much .
Good insight into differences between diaries and blogs
Good module
spelling mistake in the text
Informative but has got one spelling mistake. There is an "if" instead of an "of" when reading through.
This unit has given me food for thought as to how I could use this with my learners
Good starting point would love to use blogs more in my teaching but concerned over privacy
Useful advice using blogs and diaries for learning
Good reminder of the great deal of benefit a learner can get from keeping a learning journal
Some useful links from this module, missing from the list are ever-note/one-note.
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