1. What is a weblog?
 A frequent, chronological publication of personal thoughts
and Web links.
 A weblog is a hierarchy of text, images, media objects and
data, arranged chronologically, that can be viewed in an HTML
browser.
 It is a type of website that is usually arranged in chronological
order from the most recent ‘post’ (or entry) at the top of the
main page to the older entries towards the bottom.

2. Purposes
 Express opinions and reflections.
 Begin discussions and demand global interaction.
 Engage readers with ideas, questions and links.
 Collaborate with the knowledge that the Internet offers.

3. General benefits
 It is a collaborative space, as readers become a part
of the writing and learning process.
 Promote critical and analytical thinking.
 Promote creativity.
 Promote analogical thinking.
 Enhance quality of information.
 Promote social interaction.

4. Benefits of blogs in schools
 Improve student learning.
 Motivate students with real and purposeful experiences.
 Blogs are used as class portals, e-portfolios, etc.
 Enhance students’ writing skills.
 Students learn to read more critically and analytically.
 Students build relationships with peers, teachers and
others in the online environment.
 Students can use blogs as journals to express feelings and
ideas.
 Expand the “walls” of the classroom and promotes
democracy.
 They can be used as a building block for a school Website.
 Archive histories of work in an easy searchable way.

5. Potential problems or concerns
 Students might use blogs as social tools more than
learning tools.
 Blogs can be resources for predators.
 Lacking of parental support.
 Inaccurate information and untrustworthiness
sources.

6. Sources
 Google Images. [Graph illustrations of blogs].
 Richardson, W. (2010). Blogs, wikis, podcasts, an other
powerful web tools for classrooms. Thousand Oaks,
CA: Corwin Press.
 Rowse, D. (2005). What is a blog?. Problogger.
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