This semester was the first time I have ever blogged. I did enjoy doing the two blogs per week. It was fun to write about topics that I enjoy and being able to just write without worrying about grammar errors, etc. I do think that it has to help with our writing skills. Just to sit down and write about 1000 words a week in general would help, but there were some topics that we may have had to do a little research on. It helped to prepare me for the papers we had to write. The only real complaint I have was running out of things to write about. That should be the easy part, but I found that towards the end of this semester I had a hard time coming up with topics to blog. I am sure I was just thinking too much about it. It could have also been that this is my first time to ever blog. Maybe it comes easier the more you do it. I also did enjoy reading about what others wrote. I especially like the plain casual blogs that talked about your week, or a bully at school, or just talking about your family or friends. I feel like I actually got to know my online class a little more this way. When you are forced to be more involved it makes for a better semester, like you’re not the only one out there. Sometimes these online classes can make you feel alone. The blogs helped me to remember that I am in a class with other actual students that have real lives. For me, it was very interesting to read about. As much as I did enjoy reading what others have blogged or blogging for my first time ever, I will probably not continue for now for the simple fact that I am busy with the kids this summer and working. I am sure that probably isn’t a good excuse but that would be my number one reason. I know there are more of you that can relate to being busyJ. Have a wonderful summer. Be safe and enjoy your time off of school. Next year is my last year! Yay! I am so excited. Six years later, I should finally be done with my degree. I wish everyone well!
This was my first time blogging as well. I too enjoyed blogging, but was also running out of topics to write about. I also enjoyed reading about what others wrote it was interesting to read some of the blogs. I probably won’t continue to blog, but I do agree that it helped improve my writing skills.
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