Prior to RTF 305, I have never used a blog. The positive aspect of using blogs in this course is that it is a creative way to encourage further research on the main topics of the course. It uses a contemporary media to discuss the specific aspects of media.
The only difficulties that I encountered while using a blog is that I am not technologically savvy enough to know how to make additions to my blogs like video or other media of that type. Conception wise, I had absolutely no trouble. With a little help from friends in the class, I got gradually better at incorporating media additions to my blog.
Most blog prompts were very well thought out and interesting. My favorite was the blog where we were asked to discuss a type of persuasion tool used by advertisers. I am an advertising major so I assume that is why this was so appealing to me. My least favorite was when we were asked to discuss an aspect of the studio system.
This was not as appealing because we did not have to relate it to a current idea.
I would definitely recommend using a blog in a future course, especially RTF 305 because it encourages exploration of a new media. It is also a convenient way to turn in assignments and grants creative freedom.
The only suggestions I have to improve blogging in the future would be to release the prompt earlier in the week in order for people to have longer to think about what they are going to write and other elements to add. Also, maybe a more detailed blog tutorial at the beginning of the semester would be advantageous.
Yes, you can use my blog in a paper or report.
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