(International Conference, Building Cultural Bridges: Integrating Languages, Linguistics, Literature, Translation, Journalism, Economics and Business into Education., 2015-04-23) Montgomery, Philip
This paper explores the potential of using blogs in the Academic English classroom, especially in an international foreign language setting. The main topics covered include 1) the broad shifts in pedagogy toward student autonomy and engagement; 2) the specific improvements to English writing fluency; 3) the hurdles students and instructors face in participating in open, online communication; and 4) the practical steps needed to set up and implement a class blog.