Week 9-1

After reading the article “The impact of using blogs on college students’ reading comprehension and learning motivation”, I am really inspired. This research study shows that college students can improve their motivation and learning and reading outcomes by using blogs. Apart from the benefits to students, instructors will also benefit in monitoring students and tracking the reading tactics, enhancing interaction and encouraging students to give their voices. This reminds me that in my future teaching, I shall also consider integrating blogs into my instruction. I can use blogs to ask students share their thoughts, reflections and important personal moments during their study. But cares should be taken in applying this new literacy. Curricula needs to be revised so that peer interactions can be facilitated. This is very useful for my future teaching. It also shows me why in this course we are using blogs more than discussion board. 

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