Notes from Millie D

I like blogging because it gives me a voice on the Internet that has worldwide appeal.  No, I’m not egotistical but one of the great things about blogging is that anyone around the world can read your thoughts and opinions and share theirs on the topics, giving the blog worldwide appeal.  On this particular blog I’ve had people from all different parts of the world leave a comment giving me a chance to connect with people I never would have the chance to meet face-to-face.  For that I say thank you.

Blogging also provides a two way conversation with your audience.  I’ve read some great posts that have made a profound impact on me or made me think about things that I might have taken for granted.  My way of thanking them is to leave a comment.  It is such an easy thing to do but it continues the conversation.  Even if I disagree I have the chance to express it.  The only way I could do that in a Web 1.0 world would be to create a static page which most likely wouldn’t be read or start a flaming war.

In the classroom blogging can be a very powerful tool to engage students in a meaningful way.  Students have a chance to have an authentic audience.  They can engage in powerful conversations which is living proof of their learning.

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