Understanding student perceptions and motivation towards academic blogs: An exploratory study

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  • Liping Deng Hong Kong Baptist University
  • Allan H. K. Yuen The University of Hong Kong

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.883

Abstract

The success of academic blogs depends on the participation and engagement of students. Taking an exploratory approach, this study aims to develop a better understanding of the perceptions of student teachers towards academic blogging, and the factors that motivate them to write academic blogs voluntarily. Drawing on data gathered from questionnaires, interviews, and content analysis of blog posts, the study reveals a set of mediating factors in individual, social and academic dimensions, among which students' perceived values of blogs play a critical role. Our findings have methodological and practical implications for researchers and teachers interested in academic blogs, especially for those in the field of teacher education.

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Author Biographies

Liping Deng, Hong Kong Baptist University

Department of Education Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University
Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong

Allan H. K. Yuen, The University of Hong Kong

Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong

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Published

2012-02-01

How to Cite

Deng, L., & Yuen, A. H. K. (2012). Understanding student perceptions and motivation towards academic blogs: An exploratory study. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 28(1). https://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.883