This week I start my English classes for the Fall 2012. I
have been pondering all summer if I will use a Wiki or a Blog to enhance my
communication with my students and their learning. Since I have not been
able to make up my mind as to which one will serve my purposes better, I am
going to try out both. I will be using a wiki for my Pre-Intermediate class and
a blog for my High Intermediate class.
So far I have found that a Wiki is a great
way to upload resources for students to use which may or not be a drawback of a
blog. However, with a blog it seems that you can organize information
into posts much better. A wiki offers the benefit of having a discussion
forum where students can discuss ideas among themselves, whereas a blog
might only give them the opportunity to comment and get feedback from me.
Since I still have many questions I will not
get a clear answer until I try. I am starting on this new adventure hoping to
get some great insight into the best way of helping my students learn English
using these new technologies.
