THE USE OF BLOGGING TECHNOLOGY DURING THE PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICE OF FUTURE MATHEMATICS TEACHERS

Abstract

One of the important components of the high-quality professional training of a future teacher of mathematics is an active pedagogical practice. Practice reporting involves keeping a diary of psychological and pedagogical observations. Modern information and communication technologies, in particular blogging technology, create an opportunity to improve the process of filling out a practice diary, make it more interesting and effective. The purpose of the article is to clarify the specifics of a practice blog and to formulate methodological recommendations for teachers and students regarding its management. The opportunities of using blogging technology for electronic reporting on practice are highlighted. The structure of the blog, its content, language, design, and the process of providing feedback to readers are characterized. It has been proven that blogging must be strictly planned and organized process, meet all the requirements. Following netiquette and academic integrity, legal system of Ukraine about personal data defense, respect to author’s right are emphasized. The article analyzes the typical mistakes that authors make when creating a blog, in particular, writing text only in uppercase or only lowercase letters, the presence of a significant number of language errors, unsuccessful color design of the blog, unstructured or inappropriate content of the blog, incompatibility of gadgets, lack of Internet communication etc. It was concluded that the use of blogging technology contributes to the formation of students’ ability to act reflectively, creates conditions for communicative interaction between participants in the educational process, ensures the development of critical thinking and increases the level of educational achievements of students, encourages awareness of the need for planning, self-organization and self-regulation.Keywords: practical training; student intern; observation diary; electronic reporting; information and communication technologies; blog; netiquette; academic integrity.