Students’ Experiences on using Blog as Learning Journals

AbstractThe application of new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools in English Language Teaching (ELT) has allowed for the development of the latest learning methodology and this innovation has caught the attention of language practitioners who wish to experiment with blogging to enhance the teaching and learning experience. This study will discuss the Implementation of Blogs in Classroom which focused on Blogs as Learning Journals. This study will discuss on the students‟ experiences in using blogs as learning journals and to what extent they would to it at MARA Professional College, Beranang. 60 students from COM2033 (Public Speaking) course participated in this study. Qualitative data were collected from observation of students‟ journal entries/comments, and also interviews with 6 students to gain more perspective about their experiences in using the blogs in their learning. The findings show that students enjoyed the use of computer tools in their lesson and most of them expressed their wish to see blogging being used more widely. The findings also reveal the students recommendations to improve the use of blog as learning journal based on their own experiences. In essence, this paper was designed to explore the potential of blogs to support reflection and communication in realistic circumstances, and to explore the strength and weaknesses of current practice in order to build more effective practice in the future