Joined a course on Teaching and Learning using blog at CTL, organised by UTMLead.
Web 2.0 technologies bring the web to a new phase, which allows users not only to use information but also to be directly involved in generating new information. Social Media as one of the Web 2.0 tools allow social interaction and easy creation of content by users. It can be an effective tool for teaching and learning in higher education. It can help connect students to information and help them generate a dialogue with their teacher and other students about a course. Blog is another Web 2.0 facilities which is easy to create and offers variety of interactive facilities. It could give positive impact towards student’s development. This course revealed to academic staff on how to utilize social media and learning and Blog for teaching and learning effectively.
Objectives of the course:
- Explain the function and role of Social Media and Blog for teaching and learning purpose.
- Produce substance and learning activity using Social media and Blog facilities.
- Integrate Social media and Blog with e-learning@UTM system
Some of the course notes:
