Someone I know well remarked: “I just got used to web sites and now blogs. What’s the difference? Do we need both?”
According to Blogger.com: “A blog gives you your own voice on the web. It’s a place to collect and share things that you find interesting— whether it’s your political commentary, a personal diary, or links to web sites you want to remember.”
Working on the new Amerus Exchange web site has made me nostalgic and wanting to connect with those people with whom I have shared several exchanges.
The purpose of the AMERUS web site is to spread the word about this not for profit organization whose goal is ”organize educational exchange programs between Russia and the US and to provide material support and recognition to students, educators and educational projects.” We also hope to through this site sollicit donations for grants, scholarships and cash awards that would help provide this material support and recognition.
Check out this blog about Blog Vs Web.
Another by Don Dodge claims: “The big difference is that web sites broadcast one way…to the viewer. Blogs are two way, in fact many way, communication where the readers create a conversation by leaving comments, trackbacks, and links. Web sites don’t lend themselves to leaving comments and starting a conversation.”
In other words, the big difference is conversation. So let’s talk… let’s reminisce!
Lenin St, Kursk
April 2006
November 17, 2006 at 5:30 pm |
Hi, the website is great! We are learning how to blog!! -Jack McG. and Sharon