Characteristics Blogs and Wikis in Language Teaching
Characteristics
Blogs and Wikis in Language Teaching
Imagine the next scene. We are looking for information on the internet about any topic. We come to a web page where there is a collection of commented links about that topic: an authentic mine. But how is it possible that page X includes one of the best references on the subject at the global level? We invite you to continue accessing our page for more information that we present below.
In the new educational paradigm
it is necessary to "learn to learn", since the training does not
stick to a certain space and time, but requires a certain capacity for learning
throughout life.
In the
first post we covered the importance of using social media, blogs and wikis, in
classroom. Now, we are going to mention some features that good blogs and wikis
possess to implement in language classes.
In the case
of wikis, they can provide an efficient, flexible, user friendly and
cost-effective interface for collaboration, knowledge creation and archiving,
and student interaction.
It is
important to consider those factors before applying wikis for teaching. The
information in wikis must be useful for the students. On the other hand, a blog
is characterized by the following traits:
• A
frequently updated web site with entries listed in reverse-‐chronological order (so that the
most recent is at the top of the page).
• Written
from a personal viewpoint, often in the first-‐person, with a personalized interface.
• Social,
offering visitors the ability to comment and containing links to blogs and
sites on
As we
mentioned in the previous post, children and teenagers are digital
natives. If they have the ability to use technology, teachers could adapt those
types of tools in second language learning. The availability and
accessibility to anyone with access to the internet and internet email address
give the chance to create a personal web space, using as a journal or recording
important information from the class.
There are a number of possible ways to display, organize and use blogs
in the ESL/EFL classroom. More specifically, there are the blog (Campbell). The
first offers daily reading practice for the students since the administrator
can select links or articles to inspire students to further research class
related topics. In addition to this, the page can also serve to remind students of
syllabus related issues and homework assignments.
The
collaborative access that blogs and wikis present can help students when they
make mistakes or clarify ideas. The section of comments let the author to know
what other people think about the topic or other information that the web site
has.
In conclusion the
characteristics of them make of this tool an instrument of great value for its
educational use within a constructivist model. The blogs and wikis support
E-learning, establish an informal communication channel between teacher and
student, promote social interaction, provide the student with a personal means
for experimenting with their own learning and, finally, are easy to learn.
Based on some previous knowledge of digital technology.
Hello Detney and Gloudis. We think that even though wikis and blogs are not a very reliable source of information,they are a good way to storage information. Using these technological tools in the classroom will help students feel more confident as the new generations know how to control technogy. We would also like to add, that a good wiki and a good blog must be not only attractive, but neat and easy to read and understand.
ResponderBorrarI think that Blog and wikis are websites capable of hosting an array of materials from text to videos and music unlike most websites however they are interactive forums where visitors can easily contribute material ,Information and many Educactional topics and work together to develop new contents.Good Job Girls
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ResponderBorrarHi girls. Thank you so much for the information you have made about these resources. It is interesting that we can use them to teach the second language learning. We agree with you when it says that are easy to learn how to use them. We are in an age where almost everybody knows about how to use technology. There wouldn't be a problem if we apply these tools in our classrooms.
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