Reading blogs is much different than reading a book for pleasure or even a textbook for knowledge. A blog will allow a reader to have insight into a persons feelings on a topic. The format of a blog tends to be more casual, almost as if the blogger is engaged in a conversation with the reader. People will read blogs for a variety if reasons. The end result will still be the same as other types of reading, the reader gaining knowledge. The blogger has imparted the reader with something he wanted the reader to know. As with anything you read, the responsibility of the validity of the information presented in a blog is up to the reader. Just because something is printed (or presented on the internet) does not mean that it is 100% completely true or correct. It is the responsibility of the reader to determine the truth and correctness of the material presented.
In a blog, the opportunity to comment and read comments posted by other readers allows the reader to get a variety of opinions, thoughts and perspectives on a topic. This allows the reader to form his own thoughts, opinions and perspectives and share them with other readers who will be able to express their feelings on the readers thoughts. It is opening up a conversation about the topic. Blogging will allow a person to engage in conversation with people about a topic of interest that he may not otherwise ever meet.
Blogging tends to be faster and shorter than printed material. Blogging will create a group of people who are accustomed to reading short, direct and to the point information. As a result, written word will become shorter and more to the point. People want information quick.
Blogging can facilitate learning. A person may begin reading a blog on fishing. The reader may encounter comments about a different type of fishing than he usually does. Curiosity will make the reader do a search on the new type of fishing and soon the reader has gained new knowledge (learning) on a new topic. Blogging has he ability to introduce readers to new and different information.
Up to this point, you are doing a really good job blogging and completing the activities. Keep up the good work - don't be afraid to include links to cool things you find; that's how I find new things.
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