Using Blogs in Writing Instruction: Attitudes of the Teachers of the Teacher Training School of Constantine (ENSC)

Abstract

This study seeks to unveil the attitudes of teachers at the Teacher Training School of Constantine (ENSC) towards the use of blogs in the teaching of written expression. It uses a questionnaire to elicit data and answer the following questions: Are teachers aware of the recent technological advancements used in the field of education? Do they use any in their teaching of the writing skill? Do they hold positive attitudes towards blog integration in writing instruction? Results reveal that most teachers are not so familiar with the recent technological advancements (such as the web 2.0) nor are they keen on weblog use in teaching. They are, however, relatively aware of some of the benefits of this technology and are willing to incorporate modern tools in their teaching.