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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
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Emerging Issues in the Utilization of Weblogs in Higher Education Classrooms
Ayao-ao, Shirley
International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, v26 n2 p193-204 2014
This paper examines the emerging issues in the utilization of weblogs in Philippine higher education and how these issues affect the performance of students. This study used a modified Delphi method. The Delphi panel consisted of 12 experts in the integration of technology, particularly blogs, in their teaching. The study yielded the following issues: (a) limited time and access to computer and Internet; (b) tedious preparation, maintenance and management of blogs; (c) technological difficulties of students; (d) low level of interaction among students; (e) digression in comments posted; and (f) not used to online teaching. These issues may curb the optimized benefit of weblogs as a teaching-learning tool. The results of this study also highly recommend the use of standardized assessment tools for richer academic contributions of weblog activities. The study presents enlightening insights on the place and function of blogging in the academe.
Descriptors: Higher Education, Web 2.0 Technologies, Web Based Instruction, Web Sites, Teaching Methods, Performance Factors, Delphi Technique, Technology Integration, Time Factors (Learning), Access to Computers, Access to Information, Technical Support, Technological Literacy, Peer Relationship, Usability, Computer Attitudes, Academic Achievement, Instructional Effectiveness, Specialists, Program Attitudes, Barriers, Electronic Learning, Foreign Countries
International Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning. Web site: http://www.isetl.org/ijtlhe
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Philippines
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