Collaboration Technologies Group

This report describes four case studies conducted through 2004 with corporate learning students who used blogs to share their learning experience. The rationale for the use of blogs is explained, followed by the case studies, and initial results and conclusions reached by examining the usage patterns as well as collecting data through questionnaires. The report concludes with a list of features and ideas for enhancing a blogging environment for learning. Although proving the benefits of blogs requires longer periods and larger groups of people, user responses indicate that the potential of blogs for learning is clear and deserves attention