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Saturday, October 9, 2010

Blogs can be used for multiple purposes. With this in mind you need to make sure your learners are clear about the purpose of the blog and its intended use

Design steps

Plan and design how a blog fits into your learning classroom.
Decide on where your blog will be hosted.
Set up the blog prior to course
Discuss with your learners how the blog will be used and the purpose of the blog in the classroom
Negotiate acceptable use and guidelines for posting
Discuss the frequency of updates required.

Blogs can be used to create a portfolio of employability skills. This could serve for future employment. If using blogs for assessment purposes be clear on the competencies, skills, performance criteria that need to be demonstrated. Items within the blog must have the potential to demonstrate competencies. Ensure that guidelines for the development of the blog are clearly stated.

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