Blogs+for+Learning

A Brainstorm - what are the features of Blogs and how can this be harnessed for learning?
But, the relevance of the comments by others will be lost if the content is changed. This means ideally that if the blog is meant to be interactive, the edit function should not be enabled. If the blog is intended for personal use only, it can operate as a wiki. What would be the benefits? Combined with the date ranking, this means that a learner can add, edit, but also introduce new concepts and constructs as he/she works ||
 * **Feature of Blogs** || **Implications for Learning** ||
 * Entries organised by date || Sequential development of ideas can be tracked and identified. A diary-type task such as a reflective journal is ideal ||
 * Only the Blog owner can add and edit an entry || Blog owner can manipulate his space and return to it later
 * Video, audio and file upload is enabled in a Blog || Multimedia can supporrt many learning styles and represent knowledge in a variety of ways. It is an ||
 * The WYSIWYG editor supports formatting such as tables || Scaffolded knowledge construction and critical thinking activites can be supported, but they will be individual. ||
 * Comments from visitors are enabled || Peers and teachers will be able to make comments and give feedback to the Blog author. ||