Blogging… Everyone is doing it!

 

What is a "Blog"?  For those of us who did not grow up with the internet, this is a popular question.  A Blog is short for "Web Log," which is an online journal used in a variety of ways.  In my research I have found blogs for every topic you can imagine.

 

Blogging seems have become a popular way for individuals to communicate across the internet.  Blogs allow for knowledge sharing and reflections, as well as conversations and debates. 

 

Blogs have a couple drawbacks.  They are mostly created and maintained by individuals and the information is often bias and inaccurate.  Blogs are not monitored by anyone except the creator.  Also, blogs can be edited or deleted by other “bloggers,” which makes it difficult to archive.

 

One of the most controversial blogging sites is Myspace.com, http://www.myspace.com.  This has been in the news recently and is seen by adults as an unsafe place teenagers can access. 

 

If used appropriately and responsibly, Blogs can be an excellent resource and teaching tool.