It is really interesting to look back
at articles discussing ‘History and the Changing Landscape’ as it relates to
History and the Internet. The articles I
am reading today are from 2007 and can be found here: http://www.historians.org/Perspectives/issues/2007/0705/index.cfm
Something that was mentioned multiple
times is blogging. It seems as though blogging had just emerged on the Internet scene and was causing quite the
ruckus.
One article written by David
Voelker: Blogging
for your Students discusses all of the ways to use blogs in the
classroom. Voelker was discussing how a teacher
would use a blog in a classroom environment.
He would instruct students to read his blog and use the comment sections
to begin discussions and to evaluate students understanding of the materials. He also posted instructional blogs and links
for information.
Another article written by Anthony
Grafton: Clio
and Bloggers takes another approach to blogging. He sees blogs as “virtual café in cyberspace,
one where the conversation is extremely lively and you can learn a great deal
simply by listening in.” The first blog
he mentioned the Invisible Adjunct is no longer active but was a place where
historians and others came together to comment on her posts. There would be discussion threads opened and
new ideas and thoughts would emerge.
This Blog led him to History
Carnival, which is still active. History Carnival showcases different
history blogs each month. The blog that
was featured on September 1st was The
History Tavern. The Hosting Blog would
compile blogs based on a theme of their choosing and then post the blogs.
Blogs are more than just a Weblog, where users make log
entries, (as Voelker was kind enough to define in his article). They are a meeting place where historians come
to challenge ideas, share funny sketches
(seriously, check this out) or seek advice.
They are a vital part of our community.
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