Blogs

Blogs are a raw and informal way of writing that is designed for people to share and contribute their thoughts to an international audience. Presently, in the information age, people are able to share ideas, start movements, and unite people from around the globe and across generations; thus creating a capacity to truly connect and make relationships with people regardless of where someone calls home.

Using a blog for this course seems very appropriate, as online writing is becoming a mainstream way of communicating in the information age. I have used BlogSpot for other classes; both in high school and at DU. But most recently, I have used BlogSpot for an interterm class in Belize. Having this experience using a blog in another country helps me to realize how easy it is to connect with people from around the world.

Politicians, celebrities, and news stations in addition to the common public are able to share ideas and events with people around the world using Blogs. They have become very widespread through popular culture due to their use in movies and television shows. For example, Blogging was the basis behind the story depicted in the film Julie and Julia in which someone became famous through her blogging about food.

Many different kinds of blogs including personal blogs, media blogs, corporate blogs, and others change the way varying content is delivered. However, despite the ability for people to connect, stories can be shared regardless of context or factual information. But this can be very similar to other sharing websites. Many parallels can be drawn between blogs and Facebook, Linked In, or Twitter.