Blogs

Darren Gilbert EDTL 6360

Educational Objectives of using Blogs

Motivate students who otherwise might not participate

Gives the students the opportunity to read and write

Creates forms for collaboration and discussionTo organize and protect students work as a

digital portfolioClassroom management of student assignmentsReflection from other students on their personal

opinions

Using Blogs in Accounting

Communication between teacher and studentCommunication between student to studentCommunication between student and visitors from the outside the classroom

Reflection and assessment of their activitiesEvaluationsInvolving more students indiscussions

Ways to incorporate a Blog in Accounting

Put a weekly new topic on the blog for each student to give his/her own opinion

Give the opportunity for students to earn extra credit by posting own questions about the content area being discussed

Discussions with professional personnel who work daily using their accounting degrees

Utilize the blogs to prepare students for tests/exams

Blogging to advance your accounting practice

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