Year: 2007
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: This study explores into the role of weblogs in supporting preservice teachers during their \nteaching practice and the key factors determining their engagement with weblogs. \nUnderlying our study is an integrative approach that puts weblogs alongside with other \npopular media in use. An online community was intentionally built with weblogs to \nfacilitate reflection and social interaction among dispersed preservice teachers. In parallel, \nmultiple channels of communication were employed for peer interaction. Weblogs were \nperceived as valuable in relieving isolation, documenting their experience, and expressing \ntheir personal feelings. Instant Messenger and phone were rated as the most frequently used \nmedia. This study sustains our conviction that the integrative approach is vital to have a \ncomprehensive picture of interaction among a community. Our study deepens the insights \ninto the distinct benefit of weblogs as educational media and informs the future \ndevelopment of an online community with weblogs.
Authors: Liping Deng, Allan H. K. Yuen
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2236645349