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the three cases of sample studied, this has come when we should think of
shows that the Digital Self Learning contributing back to the internet. This
Material (consisting of a text module and is possible through content creation.
two demonstration videos) developed Blogging is one of the booming
by the researchers is successful in technologies which can help in that.
achieving the objectives for which this Not only this, Blogging also connects
was made. After going through this SLM, Teachers and Students virtually.
participants could create a blog on their For this study, the researchers have
own and they shared their blog address created a Digital Self Learning Material
in the posttest as well. This Digital SLM on Blogging. The effectiveness of
is effective in equipping the sample with the SLM was confirmed by Teacher
Blogging skills.
Educators and Student Teachers who
participated in the study. This SLM can
Implications of the study
be used by one and all to learn the skill
The Internet has been the source of of blogging. As this is a SLM, one can
information for ages now. Each one of learn as per his or her own convenience
us has taken so much from it. The time and time. Happy Blogging!!!

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