TO DEVELOP A MULTI-USER BLOG

Abstract

This project is to design a networking site that support collaborative writing among students using the concept of multi-user blogging. Using the web as the platform, the aim is to make use of web application that promote interactive information sharing and collaboration on the web. The research is to identify how Web 2.0 can be put into practice to demonstrate on collaborative writing and learning. Using the methodology of user centered design for planning, design and development of the web application; requirements are gathered through interview with identified users, drawing of use cases diagram and implementation of prototype. Finally, conduct a usability test on the developed website to ensure conforms to the gathered requirements. As Information technology played an important role in 21st century education, the finding from the research falls back on the type of feature students and teachers like to have in the blogging site. Based on feedback and information collected from the participants, it is important the multi-user blog to be simplicity, accessibility, user friendliness and human interactivity. During project development phrase, the website is built using current emerging web technology trends to address the need of users. Retrofit has been taken care of to meet future needs for extension.