Weblogs to Promote Creative Expression and Reflective Practice in E-Learning Environments

Weblogs to Promote Creative Expression and Reflective Practice in E-Learning Environments

an eLearn2005 presentation by:
Beverly B. Ray, Idaho State University, USA; Martha Hocutt, University of West Alabama, USA; Susan K Patterson, Rhode Island College, USA

Abstract: Instructors designing online learning environments that promote creative expression and reflective practice may find Weblogs a useful tool. This session will preview the findings of a research study examining how PK-16 educators use Weblogs to promote reflective practice and creative expression. Practical suggestions as to how to use Weblogs to promote written reflection and creative expression in educational setting will be presented. Ethical issues relating to the use of Weblogs will be discussed as well.

http://www.isu.edu/~raybeve/eLearn05/ (word document and non-standards / browser compliant mht powerpoint version)

Exemplars of teacher blogs:

– Will Richardson’s Weblogged-Ed
– Reflections on Teaching and Learning
– Hedgetoad

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