x...Reflection on Blogging...x

x...Final Reflection...x

Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular postings to which attract more followers, however can also be used as a marketing tool. Most blogs provide information about a certain topic or subject. A blog will usually consist of images, videos and links. The interactive element of being able to leave comments widens interest by using other sources which are readily available to the reader. Whilst trying to research users of blogs a sight was found to which measures blog usage according to topic, from lifestyle and living to entertainment. They are “proud to count some of the web's best amateur and professional writers among our global membership of more than 3000 writers” (Technorati, 2010), showing a vast database for blogs from all genres. This is a clear illustration to the popularity of blogs and how it could be argues it starting its own culture.

Blogs help as a teaching aid because it gives the chance to reflect and explore knowledge that is gained over time. Unlike that of an assignment or essay the visual aids and sounds within the blogs make it increasingly intriguing to read. This way information is captures for longer and a better understanding of the subject at hand is taken. It was also a “positive way of getting feedback” (Brassington, 2007), a way in which the hard work put into the blog can be opinionated by others, therefore resulting in the consumption of knowing whether your thoughts and interpretations are on the right track. Which will be beneficial to the “blogger” in the long run to which best engages people.

When first attempting to use the blog it seemed somewhat complex however after some getting used to it was extremely easy to use and quite enjoyable. Once the foundation of layout had been set it was then easier to insert images and videos in the most desirable places. It also has intelligent shortcuts due to blogger being a business arm to Google, you are able to copy image URL to your blog straight from Google whilst choosing the style of layout, and size of the image.

Using the blog was exceptionally beneficial as a learning aid, it gave the chance to reflect what had been learnt in severe depth and gave the opportunity to gain secondary research sources to which interested the individual.Also the fact that it could be read by anyone increases the intensity to do it well.

As the risk of repeating yourself was very much a factor throughout the blog. The aim was to engage the reader and want them to read on further. Sometimes when adding a picture that was considerably bigger that the size of the font it then made the font extremely large meaning you then had to go back and reformat the entire blog, which became tedious. overall i thouroully enjoyed the experiance and may even se it in the futire rather than just note taking. plus its more fun this way :)