Reflections

Blogging has been a great help for me. It has me in the aspect of thinking as it pertains to proof reading. Because we as the commenters must provide good and serious comments. This forces us to pay close attention to different thigns including grammar. This has provided practice on proofreading. This also has forced me to pay close attention to what I write; so that I don't make the same, senseless, or any mistakes. This method of communication has strengthened my ability and tolerance for reading long pieces of writing. I always stray away from reading long pieces of writing, however I now count an honor and priviledge to read the work of my peers, despite it's length. As a thinker, it has opened up another point of view in my way of thinking. I now understand and relate to my peers alot more in more aspects besides music. I now find myself connecting with different ones in a higher intellectual, academic, political, and societal level.

A concern with the blogging is the gap that seems to still exist. In our attempt to restore and even establish a bond with 11-1, I don't feel that it has been accomplished as of yet. Not excluding myself, it seems as if we are not commenting as much on the work of our extended peers. When given the direction to comment, I see that will still manage to comment within he class. There is no problem with that, however, when trying to break the communication barrier between the two classes, I don't think we are moving closer to that goal. Perhaps instating the stipulation that it is mandatory to comment on works of the other class will get this accomplished.

Overall, blogging contributes to the overall success of communication we now have within class. I find it as an enjoyable experience and quite helpful to me. The ability to read, comment , and reflect on the work of my peers has helped me substantially.