Learner-centered learning and blogging

Introduction

This wiki explores some of the links between learner-centered learning and blogging.

References

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Mosel, S. (2005). Self-directed Learning with Personal Publishing and Microcontent. Retrieved January, 2010 from http://www.microlearning.org/micropapers/MLproc_2005_mosel.pdf

Nash, S. (2005). Learning Objects, Learning Object Repositories, and Learning Theory: Preliminary Best Practices for Online Courses. Interdisciplinary Journal of Knowledge and Learning Objects, 1(1), 217-225. Retrieved January, 2010 from http://ijello.org/Volume1/v1p217-228Nash.pdf

Oravec, J. (2003). Blending by blogging: weblogs in blended learning initiatives. Journal of Educational Media, 28(2), 225-233. Retrieved January, 2010 from http://cwi-jan07.wikispaces.com/file/view/Oravec,+Blending+by+Blogging,+J+Ed+Media.pdf

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Williams, J., and Jacobs, J. (2004). Exploring the use of blogs as learning spaces in the higher education sector. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 20(2), 232-247. Retrieved January, 2010, from http://ascilite.org.au/ajet/ajet20/williams.html