Thing 4

As we embark on this new and fascinating journey through technology, it is evident that we still need interaction with others.  In this world we sometimes need to know whether or not our ideas are relevant to what others are thinking.  This can be achieved in conversation by others verbally.  With the online community it is important that we keep that same line of communication.  In this case by using comments.  Sometimes people believe that they have all of the answers and they are correct about the situation, however there may be other people who disagree.  This is where commenting can come in. This is also important so that we can share the knowledge that we have about a subject matter with others.  

when I read Commenting using an alias vs. your real name, I felt like I would never use my real name because of privacy issues.  Sometimes it is necessary to use your real name, but I am still weary of it.  I feel like if I use this with my students I would have them supply a number that would be included somewhere to help me identify them.  Or I would just have them register like we did and that is how I could keep up with it.  Sometimes you get a particular student who is not comfortable with speaking out in public or to a group, however they are very vocal behind the computer.  

As I read Edublogger Etiquette-Responding to comments, I had mixed feelings.  I feel like comment are very important, but I do not see the need for the blogger to send back a thank you note to every one who comments about the subject.  Sometimes it is best to let other people comment and you just listen. Blogging should get the conversation started and commenting should keep it going.   I commented on "23 Things" I loved her American Soldier Picture. She is a former soldiers wife and my husband is ex military too. I also commented on 50 year learner about the music site last.fm. I have not tried it yet but I will. Next I commented on AWMCview's blog about animoto. I loved this feature. I also commented on AMSHisteacher on making a video describing how to work math problems. Last I commented on coachd reagrding a web site she listed for a geometry lab she does. (gliffy and mindmeister).  I also commented on dave3detwo regarding Estelle Getty dying at age 84. I love the Golden Girls. The last comment I made was to mapgirl regarding an investment in wind power.