Blogging in the Communication Technology Course

• In Event: G.I.F.T.S. Session I

Abstract

This presentation will demonstrate the promises and perils of incorporating blogging into a communication technology class. Blogging assignments enable students to immerse themselves within the new media landscape they are studying, providing first-hand experience with concepts like convergence culture, user-generated content, and intellectual property rights. The results of this pedagogical experiment show that “writing in public” can significantly improve student performance, teach new media skills, and increase learner engagement inside and outside of the classroom.

Author

• Carrie Anne Platt, North Dakota State University