Creating a Blog - Reflection

A blog is a web site where you can post opinions and information online for the public to view, which is usually updated regularly like a personal journal. Blogs are made for public viewing which can be a useful tool for educators in a learning environment as they allow students to view work their peers have posted. Blogs are an online based site which allows educators to not only teach within the boundaries of the classroom, but also provide structured, supportive activities online for learners unable to attend school. They would not be a useful tool for students studying by distance, but rather for basic support activities for students that may be struggling. Blogs also contain an area for comments, where peers can have their say on that particular blog article and where educators may choose to post feedback on their students post.
I see blogs as useful, online tools which have the potential to create a supportive learning environment. Because of their various features and their diverse range of designs and what they can be used for, it is important to always remember to abide by the copyright laws when you post something that isn’t you own.