Egbert lists eight items which support optimal classroom language learning. As far as blogs and blogging are concerned, they can be tools as follows:
First, blogs provide a platform for language learners to exchange opinions with others, including authentic audience. Using the foreign language to communicate is a good kind of way to practice. And talking with native language speakers can help learners use authentic language.
Second, learners have enough time to read blogs and give feedback. They can choose the topics they are interested in to discuss. These advantages can encourage learners to participant.
Third, reading other learners’ or authorities’ blogs can obtain more useful information and experience because the bloggers has carefully selected the content or links.
Forth, if the students have own blogs, the teacher can know about their progress of improvement and give feedback. Students also can review the class content, read optional materials, understand teacher’s opinion through teacher’s course blog.
I tried to design and make my blog more organized and attractive, but I found that I must learn more HTML to do this. Otherwise, I can only do some simple works like copy and paste. And I need learn from others how to create own characteristics. I’d like add some other links about learning and teaching abroad and introduce my hometown and my travel experience.
