A presentation given in the Web 2.0 Seminar

1. To blog or not to blog: training teachers in the use of blogs for their EFL classrooms

2. Definition Blogs are websites which can be designed and updated easily – allowing authors to publish instantly from any Internet connection (Richardson, 2006) Blogs are useful social e-tools which may enhance language learning by promoting interaction and collaboration (Dudeney & Hockly, 2007).

3. EFL learners EFL students value the opportunity of being exposed to authentic and meaningful activities and blogs provide an open e-space for EFL learners to communicate and use their target language in a real context.

4. Research Recent research shows that tutors need training on ICT skills and it is preferable to train them before starting using e-tools such as blogs. There is a need to understand that the integration of e-tools to the language class, apart from being time-consuming, involve the commitment of teachers and learners to the planning, creation, and interaction stages when communicating through blogs (Pérez, 2006).

7. http:// electronicportfolios.org / Purpose Decide on the purpose for the portfolio Collection/Selection What artifacts will you include in your portfolio? Reflection Reflection is the heart and soul of a portfolio Blogs as electronic Portfolios Dr Barret

9. My first experience using blogs Online news project http:// onlinenewsproject.blogspot.com /

10. Using blogger My e-portfolios: training teachers http:// ealextblog.blogspot.com /

11. Using wordpress http:// portafoliotp.wordpress.com /

13. EFL school teachers´blogs Training http ://blogs4te. blogspot.com / Teachers´blogs http :// proyectoinglesmerida.wordpress.com /

15. What is next? The notion of e-portfolios can help tutors and learners to pedagogically create blogs. Teaching and learning process

16. Without interaction - collaboration – social space – ¿is it advisable to blog?

18. Blogs and user generated media don't always get it right, but they show how in the new world of the internet, knowledge rushes through new channels, and the network of ordinary users sharing their interests shapes the news. O´Reilly (2004)