Thing # 4 Response to Exploratory Blog Reading

I really enjoyed reading the blogs I chose and I have to say.... this blogging thing is starting to grow on me. I found it refreshing to read different perspectives and purposes in the blogs.
*What do I notice about the genre of blog writing in general?
Blogging allows one to express their thoughts and insights, can be conversational yet very informative, can even link one with others feeling or experiencing similar things.
* How is blog reading different from other types of reading? How is it similar?
Well, good thing I chose to watch Mark's Edtech Blog: Is this SSR 2.0? because it answers this question perfectly! Even student who wouldn't cozy up with a book liked reading when they were allowed to read blogs! I guess being able to choose what they want to read and having some freedom to explore other people's thoughts makes reading more fun. It's reading all the same!
*How is blog writing different from other types of writing? How is it similar?
From what I see and read, blogging is a looser structure than formal writing...kind of like texting. I believe it's o.k. to use text language or whatever you choose as long as you communicate your intent. And as I learned in reading Students 2.0: Teaching Brevity, one doesn't always have to write a lot.... a lot can be said for choosing your words wisely! Very interesting blog from the eyes of a 14 year old. We can learn so much from kids!!! Similarities I noticed were that blogging generally has a purpose in mind just like any other type of writing.
*How does commenting contribute to the writing and meaning-making?
I think commenting promotes thinking. Others can bring insight to what you've written or read. Others can link us up (beam me up Scotty!) to other fascinating places, articles, sites, people, etc.
Is there a "blogging literacy?" How does blogging affect the way we read and write?
*How can blogging facilitate learning?
Like I stated in my earlier post... clicking on links takes me on adventures I never knew existed!
So that's what the highlighted text means within the blog!!! Links to new information! I appreciate the learning experience of linking (finding permalink and how to do it!). Thank you! I already learning so much :-)