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Blogging is a great opportunity for ESL learners to describe their experience and practice new skills.

The Use of Blogs in LINC Classes

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Blogs can be used for giving instructions to students in the form of a video.  For example, you might want to create a video giving steps to create one's first Blog.

Once you've uploaded your basic "how to" videos, you can add more advanced steps.  For example, you might want your students to know how to create  a "link-list" to all classmates' blogs to develop an online classroom community.

Educational Uses of Blogs

• Standard class webpages
• addressing recurring questions/issues
• Interesting developments that relate to the theme of the course (via instructor)
• current events, relevant blogs or websites etc.
• Organization of in class discussion and activities
• Blogging has distinct advantages over more common threaded discussion in its support of style, ownership and identity
• Creating and uploading "how-to" videos
• Group Projects: students create (and present) a group project using a blog
• Requiring students to write their own blogs as part of their grade
• In conjunction with an assignment; e.g. an article review, reading reflection etc.

Benefits to ELL Learners for Using Blogs

• Students learn course material both individually and collaboratively
• Learning from peers is enhanced through blog/wiki visits
• Students Improve writing skills
• Students write for a "public" audience (encourages focus on accuracy and editing skills).
• Authentic use of English Language
• Students learn the potential uses of blogs and learn to create a digital identity
• More teacher-student contact through e-mail
• Teacher learns from the students
• Forum for peer social interaction
• Students express their individuality and values
• Gives shy students the opportunity to find their 'voice'