To Blog or Not to Blog?

Blogging is a very interesting concept. It isn't exactly what teachers would assign as an orthodox assignment. It makes students think outside of the box and dive into a deeper part of their brain. But I like it. I like doing something different.

After reading the two articles assigned to us in class, I have learned that blogging is basically another way of expressing oneself. Some people express themselves through music, dance, sports, etc... But blogging is also a way of showing the inner thoughts of oneself to others. And because blogging can be anonymous, people can share their thoughts without having to give out their true name. So there's nothing to fear.

Blogging also allows the "Oh, well isn't that interesting?" quote that many times pops into people's minds after reading a fellow blogger's post. And because many people post comments and their opinions about others blogs, it allows for a chain of reactions to spur many new interesting concepts to be created based on one person's blog. So in essence, it is basically taking one idea and creating something to start a discussion about. I can see why some teachers would strongly urge their students to use this blogging method. A teacher's goal is to help the students excel and prosper. So blogging allows for debate and learning to go on both inside and outside of the classroom.

After reading the blog of Andrew Olmstead, I realized that blogging seemed to be his way of relieving what was on his mind. He could discuss current events and anything and everything he chose to share with his readers. Yes, I think it was sad and depressing to read his last letter of goodbye, but it showed how much a part of blogging and sharing his ideas was to him. So that's awesome.

Overall, I think blogging is new, exciting, and different. I think more teachers and professors should introduce the world of blogging to their students because I think it could really open a new side of their students.