Why Use Blogs?

• Technology familiar to and popular with some students

• More learner-centered than WebCT: the blog is owned by the student; WebCT is owned by the course

• Chance to express themselves, find a voice – reflection and publication

• Chance to discuss with others and interact

• Collaboration: can allow group editing if desired

• Can allow comments from fixed or open group of readers as desired (referring to blogger.com)

• Free (some)

• Simple & User-friendly

• Allows some graphics to be added in an easy way; HTML allows for more interesting-looking text
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• RSS feeds help people keep up