ERIC Number: ED511312
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Jul
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-1548-6613
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Using Web Blogs as a Tool to Encourage Pre-Class Reading, Post-Class Reflections and Collaboration in Higher Education
Al-Fadda, Hind; Al-Yahya, Maha
Online Submission, US-China Education Review v7 n7 p100-106 Jul 2010
This paper reports on the students' experiments of using blogs to encourage themselves to do pre-class reading assignment and reflections after class. The sample in the study included five ESL (English as a Second Language) graduate students in a course of teaching methods, and 90 software engineering students in an undergraduate information technology program. Results indicated that there was a positive attitude towards the use of blogs for pre-class preparation and post-class reflections. However, considering the successful experience, it is important to consider the class size, students' educational level, and the type of reading assignment. (Contains 3 tables, 2 footnotes, and 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Reading Assignments, Graduate Students, Undergraduate Students, Educational Technology, Teaching Methods, Class Size, Reflection, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Methods Courses, Teacher Education Programs, Computer Assisted Instruction, Internet, Information Technology, Student Attitudes, College Instruction, Instructional Effectiveness, Web Sites, Electronic Publishing, Computer Science Education, Computer Mediated Communication, Discussion Groups, Student Surveys
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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