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(2011) Online communities and social computing, Dordrecht, Springer.
Promoting reflective learning
the role of blogs in the classroom
Rahayu Ahmad, Wayne G. Lutters
pp. 3-11
The enthusiasm for adopting social media technologies should be tempered by a critical, empirical understanding of how they facilitate an effective learning envionrment. This study analyzed blog use in two graduate-level university courses, specifically identifying reflective learning markers in 279 blog entries. This analysis was deepened with follow-up interviews of several top bloggers. The reflective bloggers were characterized as being comfortable with their audience, having a deeper thought process, enjoying the interaction, and progressing well throughout the semester. Our results suggest guidlines for effective use of blogging in the classroom to support reflective learning.
Publication details
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-21796-8_1
Full citation:
Ahmad, R. , Lutters, W. G. (2011)., Promoting reflective learning: the role of blogs in the classroom, in A. Ant Ozok & P. Zaphiris (eds.), Online communities and social computing, Dordrecht, Springer, pp. 3-11.
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