Social Learning Theory and Blogging

Many aspects of learning can be attributed to social processes. Learning theories have distinctively social components. For example, Vytosky's Social Development Theory focused on the "connections between people and the sociocultural context" in which they interact (Learning Theories Knowledgebase, 2012). In education, blogging can be used as a medium to facilitate interaction among students in a class. Through blogging activities, learning is no longer a one-way transmission from teacher to student. Blogging permits lateral learning between classmates. Students can post comments to the blogger.  Students participating in blog activities assume greater accountability in the learning process. Instead of passive learners, students become active participants.

Reference

Learning Theories Knowledebase. (2012, June). Social development theory. Retrieved June 9th, 2012 @http://www.learning-theories.com/vygotskys-social-learning-theory.html