Educational Blogs Research Articles

Examining the Benefits of an Educational Blog for Supporting Student Mental Health: A Quasi-Experimental Study

This quasi-experimental study examined the use of a blog as a mental health resource for students. The main objective was to determine if occupational therapy graduate students benefited from using a resource to support their mental health. A purpose-specific survey was used to assess student perceptions. Sixty-five students participated in the survey and 73% of those students reported the blog helped them to manage their mental health. The results indicate that using a blog as a strategy to support student mental health is beneficial. This study is limited by a small homogenous sample; however, serves as a resource for educators.

Blogging in the field of higher education: theoretical and practical experience of leading HEIs of Europe

Methods. The results were obtained through the use of empirical research methods (description of the components of blogging and activities of higher educational institutions in the blogosphere), theoretical methods (analysis, synthesis, abstraction, generalization, explanation, classification of blogging in the field of education). The study covers socio-communication, system and functional approaches, content analysis, elements of SWOT analysis. Results. It is substantiated that the main parameters of an educational blog are the topic, structure and format of content, criteria for publication, dynamics of publications, rules of participation, confidentiality, protection of intellectual property. The principles on the basis of which an educational blog should be created and developed are highlighted, namely: purposefulness, informativeness, systematicity, coherence and safety. It was determined that the blog performs a number of functions, which include interpersonal communication, organization of learning, social adaptation, self-expression and creativity. It has been demonstrated that the organizational, personnel, technical, information and legal support of the blog in the field of higher education is gaining importance. It has been established that modern higher education institutions keep blogs both in the classical understanding of this phenomenon and in other forms, often calling a blog a corporate feed of news, which is provided at the level of structural units of the educational institution. To some extent, this indicates a change in these concepts, since the news feed does not support the function of comments, which is a mandatory requirement for a blog. Novelty. A conceptual scheme of the blogging components of higher educational institutions, containing an institutional, functional and effective component, is proposed. The topics of the educational blogs of the leading HEIs in Europe have been determined. Based on the research of practical education of the leading higher education institutions of Europe, it was determined that modern effective tools for the promotion of educational services and academic activity, which complement communication and assimilation of material, are also: storytelling, comics, interactive books, virtual corporate characters (mascots) of an educational brand. Practical value. The results of the study may be useful for Ukrainian HEIs promoting their brand in the market of educational services through blogging.

Development and implementation of just-in-time curricula for on-shift teaching during times of boarding.

Overcrowded emergency departments (EDs) due to boarding of inpatients can lead to fewer patients seen by residents and may negatively impact their education. The existing literature recommends providing educational resource banks to augment teaching during overcrowding. We aimed to develop and evaluate the use of an educational curriculum during times of boarding. Using Kern's model of curriculum development, we conducted local and national needs assessments to identify existing curricula. The final curriculum consisted of electrocardiogram (ECG) cases, procedural resources, journal articles, and oral boards style cases. The derived curriculum was implemented at the study site, where content was released weekly via email or Slack and via our departmental educational blog. Residents were asked to fill out a survey assessing their satisfaction with the resource, their current patient load, and current National Emergency Department Overcrowding Study score (NEDOCS). We compared clinician educator satisfaction with teaching before implementation and at 3 months after implementation using Wilcoxon rank-sum test. The national needs assessment was sent to the Council of Residency Directors (CORD) listserv. There were 36 unique program responses with only one program with resources for teaching during overcrowding. The derived curriculum was used seven times during the study period. The mean (±SD) NEDOCS at the time of resource use was 238.7 (±23.6). The median (range) number of active patients while using the resource was 4 (0-7). ECG cases were the most used resource. Mean (±SD) satisfaction with teaching before implementation was 2.8 (±0.9; Likert-type item scale 1 to 6 from not at all to a great deal satisfied). Satisfaction with teaching improved after implementation of the curriculum, with the mean (±SD) increasing to 3.5 (±1.0; p = 0.01). We report the development and implementation of a local educational curriculum for use during times of boarding. The curriculum was lightly used during the study period, but the availability of a curriculum may have increased satisfaction with teaching during boarding.

USE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE TRAINING OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS IN THE CONDITIONS OF A MIXED FORM OF EDUCATION

Actuality of the research. The authors present their own experience of implementing digital technologies during the teaching of professional training disciplines. The article substantiates the relevance of the implementation of digital technologies during the teaching of professional training disciplines for students of higher education in the specialty "Therapy and rehabilitation", namely: "Ergotherapy in psychiatry", "Massage", "Physical therapy and occupational therapy for injuries and diseases of the nervous system" , "Bioethics and deontology", "Physical therapy in gerontology and geriatrics" in conditions of mixed education. The aim of the study is to demonstrate one's own pedagogical experience regarding the effectiveness of the implementation of digital technologies during the teaching of professional training disciplines in the specialty "Physical therapy, occupational therapy / Therapy and rehabilitation". Research methodology. The educational process in a mixed format included classes in offline and online form using digital technologies of the Blogger educational blog, Mindomo mental maps, interactive exercises of the LearningApps service, and Google Form. 116 higher education graduates and 9 teachers providing teaching of professional training disciplines were involved in the survey process. Results. The obtained results prove the effectiveness of using the developed technology with the use of digital resources in the study of special training disciplines. Conclusions. The introduction of digital technologies is one of the progressive ways of modernizing higher education in modern conditions. A rational combination of classroom and remote classes with the use of digital technologies has a positive effect among students and allows for better learning of the material

Educational Blogging System

Traditional educational methods frequently encounter limitations in fostering effective collaboration, maintaining motivation, and ensuring consistency in learning outcomes. So, we have developed a web application-Online Educational Blogging Platform. This project aims to revolutionize the traditional learning experience by providing users with a personalized journey of growth and connection. Users enjoy the flexibility to choose their preferred subject and roadmap, with challenges spanning 35, 45, or 75 days. Upon selecting a challenge, users embark ona journey, posting daily blogs as proof of their acquired knowledge. Upon completion, users receive a formal certificate, affirming their dedication and expertise. Beyond knowledge acquisition, users develop confidence, expand networks, and acquire future-proof skills. Interactive features encourage collaboration and meaningful knowledge sharing, combating isolation. Dynamic content and flexible timeframes sustain engagement, while certificates validate achievements.

Developing a Community of Inquiry using an educational blog in higher education from the perspective of Bangladesh

Web 2.0 tools such as blogs, wikis, social networking, and podcasting have received attention in educational research over the last decade. Blogs enable students to reflect their learning experiences, disseminate ideas, and participate in analytical thinking. The Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework has been widely used in educational research to understand and enhance online and blended learning platforms. There is insufficient research evidence to demonstrate the impact of educational blogging using the CoI model as a framework. This article explores how blogs can be used to support collaborative learning and how such an interaction upholds CoI through enhancing critical thinking and meaningful learning in the context of higher education (HE). An exploratory sequential mixed-method approach has been followed in this study. A convenience sampling method was employed to choose 75 undergraduate students from Dhaka University for a 24-week blogging project. Every publication on the blog was segmented into meaningful units. Whole texts of posts and comments are extracted from the blog, and the transcripts are analyzed in a qualitative manner considering the CoI framework, more specifically, through the lens of cognitive, social, and teaching presence. In addition, the semi-structured questionnaire is used to collect data from students irrespective of whether blogging expedited students' learning or not. The research findings indicate that cognitive presence, namely, the exploration component, is dominant in blog-based learning activity. Moreover, this research has demonstrated that blogs build reliable virtual connections among students through exchanging ideas and information and by offering opportunities for reflective practice and asynchronous feedback. This study also revealed challenges related to blogging in the context of developing countries, including lack of familiarity with blogs, restricted internet connectivity, limited access to devices, and low levels of social interaction. It is recommended that different stakeholders including policymakers, curriculum developers, and teachers take the initiative to synchronize the utilization of educational blogs with the formal curriculum, guaranteeing that blog activities supplement and improve traditional teaching–learning activities.

Investigating the role of Java Frameworks in enhancing web UI design with the design thinking method

The purpose of this study is to investigate how the Wix platform and JavaScript collaborate to create user interfaces (UI) for educational blogs that are robust and simple to operate. The purpose of this study is to investigate the extent to which Java technologies, particularly Spring and Hibernate, might enhance user interface designs on the Wix platform. The study also focuses on the significance of striking a balance between design and technology. Through the incorporation of tools for online lesson preparation and time management, the project intends to improve the overall quality of the user experience. This is because educational applications have challenges that are unique and need to be eliminated. Using Java technologies like Spring, Hibernate, and Jakarta Faces, the research project involves the creation of an instructive blog. The research makes use of the Design Thinking methodology and takes a human-centered approach to its methodology. To facilitate user comfort, aesthetic appeal, and efficient interaction, the design makes use of visual harmony, simplicity, and refinement at various points throughout. In the context of this research, the use of wireframing, high-fidelity mockups, and prototype assembly on the Wix platform helps the growth of the internet as well as the development of instructional resources. One of the objectives of this project is to develop a design for an educational blog that is consistent and visually appealing.

The development and internal pilot trial of a digital physical activity and emotional well-being intervention (Kidney BEAM) for people with chronic kidney disease

This trial assessed the feasibility and acceptability of Kidney BEAM, a physical activity and emotional well-being self-management digital health intervention (DHI) for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), which offers live and on-demand physical activity sessions, educational blogs and videos, and peer support. In this mixed-methods, multicentre randomised waitlist-controlled internal pilot, adults with established CKD were recruited from five NHS hospitals and randomised 1:1 to Kidney BEAM or waitlist control. Feasibility outcomes were based upon a priori progression criteria. Acceptability was primarily explored via individual semi-structured interviews (n = 15). Of 763 individuals screened, n = 519 (68%, 95% CI 65 to 71%) were eligible. Of those eligible, n = 303 (58%, 95% CI 54–63%) did not respond to an invitation to participate by the end of the pilot period. Of the 216 responders, 50 (23%, 95% CI 18–29%) consented. Of the 42 randomised, n = 22 (10 (45%) male; 49 ± 16 years; 14 (64%) White British) were allocated to Kidney BEAM and n = 20 (12 (55%) male; 56 ± 11 years; 15 (68%) White British) to the waitlist control group. Overall, n = 15 (30%, 95% CI 18–45%) withdrew during the pilot phase. Participants completed a median of 14 (IQR 5–21) sessions. At baseline, 90–100% of outcome data (patient reported outcome measures and a remotely conducted physical function test) were completed and 62–83% completed at 12 weeks follow-up. Interview data revealed that remote trial procedures were acceptable. Participants’ reported that Kidney BEAM increased their opportunity and motivation to be physically active, however, lack of time remained an ongoing barrier to engagement with the DHI. An randomised controlled trial of Kidney BEAM is feasible and acceptable, with adaptations to increase recruitment, retention and engagement.Trial registration NCT04872933. Date of first registration 05/05/2021.

BLOGGING AND USING A BLOG AS A MEANS OF DEVELOPING THE COMMUNICATION SKILLS OF PHYSICS TEACHERS

In the modern education system, it is impossible to imagine the learning process without using the Internet, which has become an indispensable tool for all subjects of education. At the moment, the participants of the educational process widely use modern technologies as a basis for the transfer and accumulation of knowledge. In this regard, the technology of blogging and using an educational blog on the Internet is gaining popularity, which allows the teacher to plan the learning process more effectively, as well as summarize and evaluate its results.Since blogs offer wide opportunities for communication between people united by common inter-ests, it is advisable to use them as a means of developing communication skills. However, not every teacher today has the skills and knowledge in the field of information technology sufficient to effectively blogging and using an educational blog.The purpose of this study was to determine the attitude of Physics teachers working in secondary education organizations of the Zhetysu region of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the need to blogging and using a blog as a means of developing communication skills. 116 Physics teachers took part in the study. The survey method was used in the study. When processing the results, the frequency of responses and percentages for each response are counted. As a result of the conducted research, it was revealed that the majority of teachers surveyed favorably relate to the blogging and using an educational blogs in Physics lessons along with traditional teaching tools. The necessity of conducting training seminars and courses on the blogging and using an educational blog at the level of educational organizations has also been identified in order for Physics teachers to form an understanding of the principles and methods of blogging and using a blog. The article also reveals the need to develop educational blog management strategies for teachers to understand how to integrate, use and maintain an educational blog in teaching Physics, as well as the effective use of time and effort when blogging. In addition, it is concluded that it is necessary to continue research on solving problems that teachers may have when blogging and using an educational blog as an additional tool in teaching Physics.

The Effect of Educative Blog Health Education in Preparation for Childbirth on the Knowledge of Pregnant Women Primigravida Trimester III

Background and Aims: Maternal labor-readiness will help mothers to be more willing to face their labor smoothly and prevent high maternal and infant mortality rates. Then the easy way to use blog applications as a medium to meet information needs is expected to help third trimester pregnant women in preparing for their labor. Educational blogs can be an innovation in health education for pregnant women. The purpose of this study was to determine whether there is an effect of educational blogs on the knowledge of third trimester primigravid women about labor preparation in the Payung Sekaki Health Center area, Riau, Indonesia. Methods: This type of experimental research used a One Group Pretest-Posttest research design that included 60 primigravid women who were randomly selected and met the inclusion requirements. This research was conducted at the Payung Sekaki Community Health Center Riau, Indonesia in August-December 2022. Statistical tests were conducted using paired sample t-test. Results: The results showed that the average score of Pre-Test knowledge was 70.80 and Post-Test 88.60 and there was an effect of using educational blog media on the knowledge of third trimester primigravid women about labor preparation in the Payung Sekaki Health Center area (p < 0.05) with an increase in knowledge by 25.14%. Conclusions: It is expected that health workers can optimize the use of educational blogs in providing health education as a promotional effort, especially regarding childbirth preparation.

The transformation of the training of preschool educators in the digital age

Nowadays, the informatization of education, the purpose of which is the use of new information technologies in the global rationalization of intellectual activity, is considered as a mandatory and absolute condition for the creation of a new information society. Therefore, we have singled out the main ways of high-quality professional training of future teachers of preschool education institutions in the modern information society. The professional training of future teachers of preschool education institutions is considered as a multifactorial structure in the modern information society and its tasks and educational components are distinguished. Four stages are distinguished and two methods of integration of professional training of future educators are characterized (horizontal and vertical). The application of the personally oriented, competence-based, integrative, activity approaches discussed in the article will provide, by the requirements of employers, a high level of training of a creative, competitive personality of the future specialist. The main technologies and factors that are effective in the modern information society are highlighted for high-quality professional training of future specialists. The importance of distance education, cloud technologies, and educational blogs is proven and the advantages of using them for the professional training of specialists are shown.

Educational Blog: Teacher Assistance In Creating Learning Media

The development of information and communication technology through the Internet has a significant impact on people's lifestyles, including the practice of blogging as an expression of Internet use. Blogging has penetrated into various aspects of life, one of which is in the context of education. In the world of education, blogs have a very important role as a tool to store and disseminate information online. Its use can be personal, such as for teachers who want to share teaching materials, learning reflections, or personal experiences in the teaching process. On the other hand, educational institutions also utilize it as a platform to provide information to students, parents, and the general public. The main advantage of blogs in education is their ability to present information easily and quickly, without being bound by space and time constraints. In essence, blogs open up wide access to knowledge. The purpose of this activity is to introduce students to basic knowledge and skills in creating blogs that support interaction, in accordance with their respective fields of knowledge. One-day blogging training has proven to be quite effective for teaching the technical details of creating a blog as well as how to load material to be interactive and engaging. More than just technical training, it is the first step towards achieving a larger goal in education. A total of 14 participants from teachers and learning staff of SMPN 2 Jember have taken blogging insight tests before and after the training to support their learning process. The test results showed that before the training, knowledge about blogging was still lacking. However, after the training, participants were able to significantly improve their comprehension, as seen from the increase in the number of questions that can be answered and the higher level of accuracy in the post-test session. Thus, future follow-up activities related to the introduction of blogging for teachers and staff will focus on increasing understanding and knowledge of the role of blogging in creating dynamic learning materials for the improvement of education quality

Digitisation of English language education: Instagram and TikTok online educational blogs and courses vs. traditional academic education. How to increase student motivation?

Digitisation of English language education: Instagram and TikTok online educational blogs and courses vs. traditional academic education. How to increase student motivation?

Multimedia technologies for presenting poetry in online educational blogs: interpreting the poems of Chinese poets in contemporary music of China

Multimedia technologies for presenting poetry in online educational blogs: interpreting the poems of Chinese poets in contemporary music of China

Research on the Influence of Educational Blog Platform Based on New Media on Students’ Learning Interest

Research on the Influence of Educational Blog Platform Based on New Media on Students’ Learning Interest

Digital Impact Factor: A Quality Index for Educational Blogs and Podcasts in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care.

Given the popularity of educational blogs and podcasts in medicine, learners and educators need tools to identify trusted and impactful sites. The Social Media Index was a multi-sourced formula to rank the effect of emergency medicine and critical care blogs. In 2022, a key data point for the Social Media Index became unavailable. This bibliometric study aimed to develop a new measure, the Digital Impact Factor, as a replacement. The Digital Impact Factor incorporated modern measures of website authority and reach. This formula was applied to a cross-sectional study of active emergency medicine and critical care blogs and podcasts. For each website, we generated a Digital Impact Factor score based on Ahrefs Domain Rating and the follower count of the websites' pages from 8 social media platforms. A series of Spearman correlations provided evidence of association by comparing a rank-ordered list to rank lists derived from the Social Media Index over the last 5 years. The Bland-Altman analysis assessed for agreement. The authors identified 88 relevant websites with a median Ahrefs Domain Rating of 28 (range 0 to 71, maximum 100) and total social media followership count across 8 platforms of 1,828,557. The Domain Rating and individual social media followership scores were normalized based on the highest recorded values to yield the Digital Impact Factor (median 4.57; range 0.02 to 9.50, maximum 10). The correlation between the 2022 Digital Impact Factor and the 2021 Social Media Index was 0.94 (95% confidence interval 0.89 to 0.97; p<.001; n=41 rankings correlated), suggesting that they measure similar constructs. The Bland-Altman plot also demonstrated fair agreement between the 2 scores. The Digital Impact Factor is a measure of the relative effect of educational blogs and podcasts within emergency medicine and critical care.

ЗАСТОСУВАННЯ ІКТ У СУЧАСНИХ УМОВАХ НАВЧАННЯ ІНОЗЕМНОЇ МОВИ МАЙБУТНІХ ІНЖЕНЕРІВ

The article justifies the relevance of the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in a foreign language and professional disciplines teaching of future engineers in quarantine conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis of scientific sources in the context of the use of ICT in education was carried out. One of the most difficult and acute pedagogical problems of foreign language training of students of technical universities in general is to ensure individualization of training and stimulation of students' motivation for self- development. According to the authors of the article, a possible effective means of solving these problems in distance learning is the use of educational blogging technology. The purpose of the article is to highlight and analyze the organization of the educational process in modern conditions with the help of educational ICT during a foreign language and professional disciplines teaching of future engineers, in particular, an educational blog and online exercises of the LearningApps service. The article highlights the main issues of organizing online foreign language teaching for technical students. The method of blogging is partially similar to the project method and the “portfolio” methods. On the one hand, an educational blog should be considered as a project: its creation and regular content requires a pragmatic focus on a result that can be comprehended and applied in real-life practice. In blogging, just like in the project method, students are engaged in a cultural dialogue and have the opportunity to receive feedback from professional linguists and native speakers based on the comment function built into the blog platform. On the other hand, an educational blog serves as an electronic "portfolio" - a means of monitoring and evaluating the quality of a student's independent work and his/her progress in developing professional foreign language competence, which are revealed by comparing the first and last blog post. The blog is also a specific student report, which presents the results of the analysis of English-language materials on professional topics. The article presents a survey of future engineers regarding their assessment of the modern teaching of foreign languages and professional disciplines in higher technical educational establishments. The study was conducted at the Faculty of Electronics at the National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute". A distance learning process based on online classes using an educational blog, mind maps and interactive exercises of the LearningApps service was proposed for consideration. In the course of the study, the insufficient level of students’ knowledge and practical skills of a foreign language was determined. The shortcomings of the professional training of future engineers during the study of a foreign language and professional disciplines have been revealed, in particular, the traditional nature of training and the limited use of ICT. It is concluded that the use of ICT in the educational process significantly improves the quality and effectiveness of education, brings students closer to the real conditions of the professional environment, and allows them to qualitatively improve their practical skills. Taking into account the results of the study, it is possible to determine the prospects for further research on the implementation of the above ICT in the study of humanities and science disciplines in the current conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic and martial law in Ukraine.

Tablet-Based Praxis Developed for Children in Primary Education Studying Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

Information and Communication Technologies are now a common feature in classroom activities. The aim of this study was to present praxis developed for the tablet for use by primary education students (aged 6-12) studying the natural sciences and mathematics. This research is qualitative and follows the narrative-ethnographic approach. The study sample consisted of 120 primary education students and 52 educational blogs. The results and conclusions reveal praxis that is rarely innovative or ludic. The bulk of tablet-based activities were for natural sciences classes rather than mathematics, and the most common practice with the tablet in the natural sciences was information searching and content exploration. The most widely used apps were the Google search engine, YouTube and the tablet's default apps (camera, image and video editor). Course content in the natural sciences focused on living beings and states of matter, and the activities developed for children to do on the tablet aimed to foster learning through discovery, exploration and enquiry. In mathematics, a traditional methodological approach was apparent in children's use of the tablet for typical activities related to units of measurement.

Exploring how feedback through questioning may influence reflective thinking skills based on association rules mining technique

Reflective thinking skills are essential to empower students with 21st century skills. Nevertheless, lack of feedback support has caused students to struggle in developing their reflective thinking skills. Despite the abundance of literature related to feedback practices, the notion of how feedback should be tailored and creatively delivered requires further research. Hence, this study aims to ascertain about how the provision of specific feedback through questioning approach can trigger specific reflective thinking skills using innovative analytical analysis technique, that is, association rules mining. An explorative case study qualitative design was employed and the study was conducted for 14 weeks. Six case-based activities that reflect real-world scenarios were created for students to critically discuss and solve in the blogging environment. Association rules data mining technique was utilised on qualitative data of reflections on both course and individual blogs, to model how feedback through questioning may influence the direction of reflective thinking skills. The findings revealed 16 important association rules and from that only Limited Focal, Open Focal, Brainstorming and Application types of feedback were discovered to lead to important reflective thinking skills development. It was also found that students’ reflective discussion cannot simply move beyond reportive/descriptive thinking and decision-making, despite being pressed by higher level feedback. The overall findings of this study also have implications towards parties like students, instructors, and syllabus and materials designers in terms of how to creatively develop and teach reflective thinking skills via the feedback through questioning approach in educational blogging environments.

The Effect of Reflection Through Educational Blogging on Students’ Learning Performance

Aim/Purpose: Despite the growing interest in reflection, there is an issue regarding how to fortify the linkages between a learning experience and the reflection activity that follows it, as experience on its own is not the key to learning. In addition, studies have also shown that students are not able to transfer the newly acquired knowledge through experience into a new situation. Besides that, it is revealed that students have a generally poor learning performance in computer-supported courses. This can be attributed to the difficulty in comprehending lessons. These problems then bring to the fore the question of what specific elements are needed to turn experience into learning and enable educators to enhance students’ learning performance through reflection activities. Therefore, this study was undertaken to design the reflection environment through educational blogging and examine its effect on students’ learning performance in a computer-supported course; that is, an Authoring System course. Background: Incorporating reflection as an integral part of the curriculum and learning process can be challenging. It involves dedicating time and effort to foster a reflective culture. Therefore, a reflective blogging environment needs to be designed by incorporating structured and interactive reflective thinking activities. This learning environment should also be able to integrate theoretical and practical aspects while encouraging active engagement in social collaborative learning to build knowledge and comprehension in learning computer-supported courses. Furthermore, leveraging blogging technology by embedding it with effective pedagogy is also necessary to nurture students, and is critical in knowledge acquisition. Methodology: A one-group pre-test post-test type of research design was adopted, using quantitative data of students’ learning performance. A purposive sampling technique was employed to select a sample of 18 postgraduate students enrolled in the Authoring System course in the Faculty of Education. The reflection through the educational blogging environment was designed according to the ICCEE (Identify, Choose, Create, Engage, and Evaluate) instructional design model. The learning performance test was analysed using inferential statistics, specifically, the Wilcoxon ranked test, effect size, and power analysis. Contribution: This study highlights that reflection through blogging remains relevant for learning among postgraduate students when its pedagogical design is carefully planned to align with learning and teaching goals. Leveraging the advantages of blogs as student-centred learning environments can encourage discussion and debate-like activities, which, in turn, positively affects students’ overall learning performance. The design of the reflective learning environment also gives us an understanding of how the reflection approach can be better conducted to improve students’ learning performance. Findings: The reflection through the educational blogging environment was successfully designed based on the five in-depth steps of the ICCEE instructional design model. The learning performance indicates that there was a statistically significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores. Thus, it can be concluded that reflection through blogging, which acted as an intervention, had a significant influence on students’ performance in learning in the Authoring System course. Recommendations for Practitioners: Given the technical nature of this study, instructors, especially those teaching online, must exhibit greater creativity in bridging the gap between theory and real-world applications to enhance students’ cognitive engagement with the learning materials. As technical learning is frequently associated with poorer cognitive learning outcomes, it is crucial for instructors to bridge the gap between theory and practical applications to achieve better results. Recommendation for Researchers: Researchers can ensure that students perceive learning and teaching as constructivist activities by leveraging the advantages of blogs as student-centred learning environments and minimising the presence of instructionalist activities. This approach encourages discussion and debate-like activities, which, in turn, positively enhances students’ overall learning performance. Impact on Society: This study highlights that educational blogging remains significant for postgraduate students when its pedagogical design is carefully planned to align with learning and teaching goals. Future Research: Future work is necessary to validate the findings, particularly concerning different computer-supported courses, with larger and more diverse samples. Additionally, the learning performance pathways can be analysed via data mining using qualitative data to provide valuable insights into patterns related to the types of feedback that foster the growth of specific levels of reflective thinking skills. Linking students’ performance with other probable learning processes/outcomes, such as learning styles, interaction posts, demographic details, and response time, can provide a better understanding of the computer-supported competencies among students from a summative approach.