The blog space usually has the title, author’s name/nickname, link to the full article(if any), and the link to to view the full profile of the blogger.There are some blog space etiquettes prescribed though there are no broad rules laid down yet.
The blog need to be honest and fair and treat human beings with respect and must behave responsibly. The blogger must not be offensive and include any personal information. Also one must write things based on facts.
The blog space can be really decisive for the pupils as they can use it as a note taking tool. Aslo it can utilized to collect resources and ideas or as a news tool for all the participants. The blog space is an excellent reflection tool wherein important discussions can also be made reagriding the topics in discussion.
From pupil’s point of view
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? The blogs in educational settings dcan replace or facilitate traditional classroom teaching.
? The students can reveal to the world what and how they are studying.
? The bolg space enhances social interaction.
? It makes the students more responsible.
? Enahances the student’s writing skills
? Favours collaborative learning
? Familiraises the students of how to use new technologies.
? Enhances students participation
? Easy sharing of their ideas, works, and experiences
? Increased feedback opportunities from the students using the common forum of the bolg space.
The intelligent use of the blog space can do miracles in the present age of e-learning. The pupil and the tutors can use it judiciously to make it a space which has a utilit for all.