My experience with blogs consists primarily of reading them. I have never created a blog myself--until now. Facebook probably comes the closest I've gotten to creating something like it. However, I've enjoyed reading others' blogs--their updates on their children/family, opinions about various topics, information about how to do something, or adventures in a new country.
In fact, my cousin's blog has been my favorite to read. She met an Italian man and moved to Rome, where she married him, had a child, and lives. As I was preparing to go to Italy for her wedding a couple years back, I became very interested in reading about her newly-adopted culture through her blog. She posted a picture or two with each entry and provided commentary or background information on it. I learned a lot about the Italian culture and Rome and often found myself laughing about the way she described some of these things.
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Hello fellow blackboard cyberspace friend!... We meet again...LOL
ReplyDeleteI have less experience with blogs. I feel so out of it. I am hoping that learning about them and using them will up my cool status with my kids...LOL
I think it is neat the way you were able to stay in contact with your cousin. What a great way to experience another culture. I see the value in blogging to connect with family and friends.
I love the idea of reading blogs from family members abroad. My good friend moved to Germany last year and she was able to keep us informed of her life through a blog as well. That might be something interesting to share with your students as well (esp. if you are teaching about Ancient Rome). Maybe you could have them post a question or two for your cousin.
ReplyDeleteYou gave a great example of something that blogs are good for - keeping in touch and up to date with family and friends in other countries (or even states for that matter). Although some personal blogs can become VERY detailed and mundane, others really do an excellent job of posting current pictures, relevant information, and other items that friends, family, and colleagues would want to see!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are already on the right pathway. I agree with the family updates; sometimes it is the only way I know some family members are still alive. I'm interested to hear about more of your thoughts in the future. Good luck!
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