Reflecting on the use of the Web 2.0 blogging tool

 

Reflecting on the use of the Web 2.0 blogging toolsIn the introduction, I have learned a lot about blogs and I have organised them into ten categories and asked myself a few questions. Many people I know want to start a blog but are unsure what to write about. I would have been in that group if I had started a blog years ago. It would be difficult to choose just one topic because I have so many interests and so many possible themes to focus on. What should I blog about, was the first question I asked myself. I have decided to group these questions together as a sub-topic. Dr Hautemo, from what I have learned, has accomplished a great deal. Because I come from an IT background. I did not have a lot of information about how to integrate the language with technology. Dr Hautemo has taught us a lot about how to integrate all languages into technologies, how to use various multi-media platforms, and how to use technology to improve languages.

1.    The discovery Journey

I consider my passions first

This is the simplest way to begin my list of potential blog topics. I consider what interests me now, as well as what interests me in the past. Some bloggers have told me about "reviving" an old passion they had forgotten about and creating successful blogs around it. Years ago, as a young guy, I was fascinated by technology and anything related to it. I haven't touched them in years, but rekindling old interests and starting a blog about them would be a good idea. Dr Hautemo has been my lecturer since the year 2022. I've learned a lot and conducted extensive studies based on what Dr. taught us.

I consider the blogs I read.

Dr Hautemo has shared his experience working on many Web 2.0 projects and has said everything there is to know about Web 2.0. She has mentioned some of her favourite blogs, including her personal favourite! From there, I was able to visit some of my favourite blogs. On what kind of blog do you spend the most time? Which type of blog do you prefer to read? Consider posting on a related subject. Create a blog that you would like to read.

I will teach everything I know.

I became knowledgeable about a particular area after that. My friends and family now come to me for help with a specific issues. My small brother gave me the concept of "teaching everything I know." He has claimed that teaching is the best method to grow an audience. I may not consider myself an expert on a certain subject, but chances are I know more than others. Dr Hautemo and my younger brother, I appreciate you. Dr Hautemo eventually invited me to conduct research on Himbacracy Philosophy. It makes me reconsider Himba rules. It was informative, and it piqued my interest in digital literacy. It gets more interesting to teach what I know!

2.    Relate blogging in the language in the classroom

I start to think about missing content from my favourite blogs.

As I read my favourite blogs, I begin to look for gaps in the information to see where we can best use language in digital literacies and to see whether a blog author has missed a crucial point regarding the subject of special linguistics in the classroom. I have a favourite home organization blog, but I've noticed that all of my posts are on high-end or pricey organizing solutions. I could establish a blog with the goal of filling up the gaps in the content with low-cost, yet effective organizing methods. My brother's productivity blog is one that I follow on a regular basis. I've seen that he concentrates primarily on English productivity words over time. I start a blog that focused on both Otjiherero and English productivity and would cover a content void.

I focus on presenting solutions to problems in linguistics.

I used to say that linguistics is nothing more than a problem-solving tool. I need to recognise that people have language issues or pain areas. I maintain a blog with the hopes of assisting others in solving linguistic and sociolinguistic problems in the real life situation in the classroom. I'll have a successful blog employing digital literacies if enough people have the problem and my solutions are good enough.

I write as a leading learner.

Unfortunately, many individuals believe that in order to write a great blog about a topic, they must be an expert in that industry. This is not the case; in fact, being an expert while attempting to teach others might make me feel distant, resulting in a significant disconnect with my readers in my writing. It's beneficial to conceive of myself as a leading learner when establishing a blog. I am constantly a step or two ahead of others in what I am studying right now, and they will value my perspective. I will use blog to teach language in the class by integrated digital literacies.

3.    I will continue with blogs

I think about the body of work I want to have in five years.

Dr Hautemo is an excellent example. Her blog focuses on home decor as one of its main themes. I think she's really good at it, but she won't claim to be an expert when I inquire about her decorating abilities. She'd admit that she's a million times better today than she was when she first started a few years ago, but she's no expert. She could name a hundred other blogs she believes are better decorators than she is. This "lack of competence" did not hinder her in the early phases of her blog, in my opinion. She adopted the mindset of a lead learner and realized that just because she wasn't an expert didn't mean others couldn't benefit from her knowledge. She always shared more than some of the individuals who read her blog since she learned and knew more at the time. She continued to educate as she improved, and she was guiding her readers through the same process. As I learned more from Dr Hautemo, I began to contemplate an area in which I could be a leading learner for my readers and blog about it. Therefore I will continue using it for good reason.

Anonymous blogs are rarely successful. If all goes well, my friends, family, and coworkers will ultimately locate and read my blog. That is fantastic! I'll be remembered for my blog posts over the years. This will be focused on the types of postings on linguistics that I want to be known for, as well as how I plan to develop linguistics, in general, to integrate into technologies or digital literacy. In the case of digital literacies, I'd like to focus more on both Otjiherero and English in my body of work. I created a blog on Himba rule in the past and now, emphasizing democracy and how people might value themselves in the future, a few years ago. I have a lot of experience with this, so I decided I could teach others how to do it as well, including other neglected tribes like the Ovatjimba, Ovatua, and Ovazemba/Ovadhimba, as well as other tribes, but I'll be concentrating on the language. The Himbacracy Philosophy blog will focus on language and socio-cultural literacy analysis.

I write to a specific person.

Consider the misspelling for the person to whom I'm writing while choosing a blog topic. In languages, the Tjizapaha Tjijombo of language thinking. He writes or produces courses for that person who wants to be his reader. This is an effective method for making my work more personal. I will undoubtedly continue to utilize blogs for educational purposes and to express my opinions on current events. Another method is to imagine and write for a certain person in my life. I don't have to tell them, but it helps me write if I think about someone in particular. In my view, the person I'm writing for is obviously someone who would benefit from what I'm writing. While I'm writing this, I'm curious as to whether the type of person I prefer working with exists.

In case blogging is not free, I will consider blogging income opportunities.

It's crucial to consider prospective income opportunities while choosing a blog topic. After doing some study, I discovered that blogging is not free and that as my traffic grows, so will my expenses. Hosting is initially inexpensive, but I will soon need to upgrade to a more expensive and comprehensive hosting package. I'll also want to create an email list early on and send out marketing bills as my subscriber base grows. I don't want to terrify you with all of these costs, but you should also consider any potential revenue sources that your blog topic may provide.

Advertising is a viable income model for any topic, but it is also a difficult way to make money. Instead, consider what books and courses you could write about your subject. Is your speciality already covered by other books, seminars, and resources? If this is the case, it is a good sign that there is a need. If not, there may be a lack of demand or a topic on which people are unwilling to spend money.

In conclusion a word about blogging about blogging

People who are interested in blogging are increasingly going crazy with research and online business-building tactics, rather than just getting started. They then launch a blog on blogging. Although the intentions are good, and the niche has the potential to be wealthy, these types of blogs frequently fail. I advocate first creating a successful blog in a different area and then teaching people what I've learned about creating a successful blog or internet business in the future. This is exactly what Dr Hautemo said to us. Dr Hautemo, I believe, had been blogging for years and had built a thriving blog with hundreds of thousands of monthly page views before she began teaching others how to do the same. Because she had done it before, she had instant credibility. Even though I am an Educational Technologist, I did not know how to effectively incorporate language with technologies until I heard Dr Hautemo speak.

By: Uerimanga Tjijombo