I believe this blogging project has created a new community relationship within our class. In English this semester, we have has many discussions and opportunities to hear each others opinions and ways of thinking. Because I am so quiet in class, I rarely spoke out, I would make legit comments to peers around me and moments later another class member would express exactly what I was thinking, this made it even easier for me to not participate. But in this project, I was able to express myself without feeling judged or put down. It was a way that we could get to know each other on a more personal level, and become friends or acquaintances rather then just classmates. While, my blog was more of just a journal of my thoughts and feelings, it was helpful to me to get those feeling out in the open and realize that I am not the only one experiencing the feelings.
It was very enjoyable to read about the happenings of others and the new, cool and exciting things they were participating in. Some educational, some sports updates, some just fun events in life and sometimes we found ourselves giving each other support as we were working on projects, or just trying to make it through school until spring break.
Blogging could be a good way for one experiencing difficult times could seek help and acceptance from others going through similar situations. I think a lot of times people have emotions and events in life and are unsure as to how to handle them, but with the Internet, they can seek advice in ways that are not as frightful. One can be anonymous, or be whoever they want to be without the fear of being belittled. Virtual communities can help anyone, as long as they do not completely lose grasp of reality and physical and emotional contact with the people surrounding them.
Though this experience was a different assignment from anything else I have ever done in a class, it was full of learning. I learned that it is easier to write my feelings than speak them and I can get to know people online. I do feel that while online communities are beneficial to ones life, I could not survive with Internet alone. I still need the love and compassion from friends in person. I need hugs and facial expressions that let me know that everything is alright and it will all work out.
About Me
- Joanna
- I am a student, a sister, a daughter, a friend, a roommate, a lifesaver, a secret keeper, a Christ follower, a hard worker, a role model, a listener, a sober buddy, a 'nanny,' a girly girl, a coach, a good hugger, compassionate, blonde, silly, lovable, sarcastic, and patient....I am ME!
2 comments:
I definitely know what you mean when you say you need human interaction. I find it really difficult(not that its hard) to keep in touch with people through electronic means. But then theres always the phone.
i know exactly how you feel. my opinions in class were already expressed by others so i felt no need to speak out.
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