Title: Activity 2.4: What are forums, blogs, and WhatsApp good for?
Course: Stage 2: Course Design and Technology > Section: 2. Learning Theories, Strategies, and Affordances

(During the synchronous session)

Purpose: to identify which communication tools are best suited for your purpose

Timing: 20 (10+10) minutos

Tools: Live Conferencing breakout rooms

Task: If you have a choice of forums, blogs and a WhatsApp group, which of these would you use for each of the following activities? Why that particular tool and not one of the others?

1. A place for students to let off steam and talk freely without the presence of the lecturer?
2. An online debate about the interpretation of some complex evidence?
3. A digital space for students to ask the lecturer questions concerning the course and to get answers?
4. A place to record and share reflections about our learning journeys?

Response: In your breakout room groups, take note of your findings for each scenario including your reasons. Then we will continue the discussion in plenary.

Optional Reading:

Arenas E. (2015) Affordances of Learning Technologies in Higher Education Multicultural Environments. The Electronic Journal of e-Learning (EJEL) Volume 13 Númber 4 2015, (pp 217-227)