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Blogging In A Study Abroad Class To Promote Active Learning And Student Engagement, Ann Marie Francis
Blogging In A Study Abroad Class To Promote Active Learning And Student Engagement, Ann Marie Francis
Journal of Global Initiatives: Policy, Pedagogy, Perspective
Blogs have become a popular tool to improve learning and enhance student engagement. The process of creating information when writing a blog and reflecting on others’ ideas when commenting work together to help students engage in reflective learning. While there have been studies considering the value of blogging in traditional and online classes, this paper explores the benefits of incorporating blogs in a study abroad class. Outlining the experiences from teaching two study abroad literature classes, the paper summarizes the program design, details creating blog assignments, explores the benefits and challenges unique to study abroad students and blogging, and examines …
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Journal of Global Initiatives: Policy, Pedagogy, Perspective
Full issue of Journal of Global Initiatives volume 14, number 1 - Special Issue: The Impact of Communication Technologies on Study Abroad.