Blogging as a teaching tool part 1

Life is a learning experience.

Much of what we learn in life is by experience; either our own experience or the experience of others. Much of this experience takes place in an informal way usually through contact with friends and family. Leaning in a formal setting is usually structured and conducted by specialized teachers. I used the word specialized because every one is a teacher is some respect. That being said, then it also follows that everyone is a student to some extent.

One way blogs can be used as an e-learning tool is when one uses them as a vehicle to share one’s life experience with others. In this sense, blogs would be a very informal learning tool. Much of what we learn is through the interacting with others in informal settings. Blogging is just another way to accomplish this.

Keep in mind that even though you can learn something from a blog, not every blog has the main purpose of teaching. Also keep in mind that most content on blogs are speculation and conjecture.

Remember, not all experiences in life are good.