Blogs as Learning Tools: Investigating Students’ Attitudes in Education

Abstract

The aim of this study is to assess the usage of blogs for education purposes by the students enrolled in a Linguistics course at postgraduate level at University of Sargodha. The study encompassed a total of 50 participants, selected randomly from a total population of 150 students. Over the course of a semester, these students were assigned various blog-related tasks and encouraged to engage in discussions concerning their responses. The topics covered in the lectures included second language learning, multilingualism, research methods and sociolinguistics. Towards the conclusion of the term, a survey questionnaire comprising 16 questions regarding blog utilization and its impact on their learning was administered. The study is quantitative in nature and the data was collected through questionnaire. The responses were collected on a Likert scale. The data was processed on SPSS for statistical analysis. The study's outcomes indicated that leveraging the blog platform supported students in self-guided learning, fostered a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives, facilitated improved self-expression compared to traditional classroom settings, and enhanced comprehension of linguistic topics.