Setting up this blog was fairly simple. The biggest challenge was following the directions. Just don't attempt it when you're tired. I kept saving my blog and nothing was happening. I just never paid attention to the "publish post" button. Having accomplished this, it was off to bed for me. I'm learning I do my best work in the early mornings.
As my newspaper keeps getting smaller and smaller and keeps sending me to the web, I worry about the validity of what I am reading. I can see how blogs are beneficial in confirming or debunking the news. I can also see how the blogs could manipulate the news. Interesting world.
My daughter moved to Alaska gettingbyinalaska.blogspot.com and many of my co-workers, as well as myself, have been interested in life there. We've certainly enjoyed her blog. I have also read blogs that probably contain too much personal information. I guess it's up to the reader if they want to continue reading those blogs or not.
I can certainly see the educational value of blogging. Wouldn't it be fun to have a classroom of students each have a blog and blog on the same experience? As everyone would have a different experience we would probably get a better picture of that experience.
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You did a good job setting up your blog and I will enjoy checking it out. I think you're gonna' enjoy posting and you may even be surprised to find out that you'll want to keep it up even when you're no longer obligated to do so for school. Have fun! I'll be tuning in.
ReplyDeleteI like the blog! I have to share your concern over the lack of validity of reporting. My local hard new newspaper, the Chicago Tribune, is trying to stay out of bankruptcy, and is letting go of aot of their street reporters. These are the same reporters that the TV news relies on to do all the footwork. This leaves too much responsibility in the hands of bloggers with no long term records of responsibility. I just thought you might like to know you are not the only one concerned.
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