Young, J. (2009) Colleges consider using blogs instead of Blackboard Chronicle of Higher Education, June 1
Halleluja! I’ve seen the future, and it’s – WordPress?
Well, why not? Good, free, simple to use, flexible open-source platform, students can contribute – but nah, won’t work; administrators can’t control it, and Blackboard will claim the patent.
Dr. Tony Bates is the author of eleven books in the field of online learning and distance education. He has provided consulting services specializing in training in the planning and management of online learning and distance education, working with over 40 organizations in 25 countries. Tony is a Research Associate with Contact North | Contact Nord, Ontario’s Distance Education & Training Network.
