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Blogs in Academia

Blogs are no different than Discussion Boards and, if you don't have access to a Course Management System, they may be just what you're looking for.

Blog software (see below for free packages) will allow you to post announcements and topics for discussion. Students can provide feedback by adding comments to the post and the instructor thereby encourages participation in a fun and informal way. Besides, most students probably keep blogs themselves, so the environment will be comfortable to them.   
 
 
"Academics give lessons on blogs,"  by the BBC's Shola Adenekan


Services

Blogger

Word Press

Live Journal