Schackner, ''Freedom of speech redefined by blogs'' -- Jerz: EL150 (Intro to Literary Study)
"Completing assignments using blogs allows students to view each other's work and better prepares them for classroom discussion, he said."
Before EL150 I really didn't have any idea what blogs were or how they could be used. I had heard of the term "blog," but I wasn't exactly sure of what they did or what they were for. I knew that blogs could be posted on several different sites, Myspace being one of them, but I was unaware of just how large the blogosphere actually extends. I was under the impression that blog entries on Myspace constitute as some sort of online journal posting or something, and maybe that's what it is, but I still haven't figured it out. After reading Schackner's article I was enlightened. It opened my eyes a little wider to the many purposes that blogging serves, be it academic or not. I had no idea that the blogosphere was so extensive and can reach as many people as it does. I look forward to becoming an active member of the blogosphere and learning more about blogging as the semester goes on.
Comments (2)
Glad to hear it, Bethany. A blog is whatever you post on your blog, whether it be fiction, political rants, restaurant reviews, or anything else. Just like the word "book" can apply to all sorts of things.
Posted by Dennis G. Jerz | January 25, 2007 11:56 AM
Posted on January 25, 2007 11:56
Bethany! I had no idea what a blog was either and I am glad to hear that other people are on the same boat that I am on. Hopefully it wont be a rocky or wavy ride!!! So don't feel like you are all alone on this blogging expedition because I am feeling the same way!
Posted by BethanyMerryman | January 25, 2007 3:52 PM
Posted on January 25, 2007 15:52