As blogging becomes more and more popular, many people are asking the question, "Why blog?"
There is a big difference between using a blog and using a website. If you use a blog, you will have more collaboration through commenting. You will also get blogs from professionals, struggling artists, and students all about the topic, all with a different view on a certain subject. On the other hand, a website may appear as a more structured technology, providing information but not allowing for collaboration easily and efficiently as you find with blogs. You can also find many different types of websites for the same subject; however, it may be hard to tell which information is accurate or not on the websites. And yes, although the same is true about blogging, reading a 'blog' should tell the reader that the information provided is the blogger's personal view.
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Kerry,
ReplyDeleteI agree that websites are a static method of delivering information. While I don't necessarily feel I have the time, passion, or energy to keep up a blog, I do find real value in reading them. I actually like to read personal comments left by other experts- fellow educators. It gives a more authentic outlook about the topic, as opposed to a website that may be out of date. Example: I love reading a blog by Two Writing Teachers. They talk about the successes and failures within their classroom writing program. Others can chime in with support, help, or advice. I'm hoping to find the same benefit now that I'm following ed. tech. blogs as well.
I agree that the comments are really beneficial. My issue is that sometimes the comments are as old as the blog post - so I don't benefit from it! However, I've found that if I follow 15 different blogs about Ed Tech, they all are talking about the 'latest and greatest' and I get a lot of different opinions quickly.
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