Meredith Myers's Online Journal

Welcome to MGMT 250 Blogging

I suppose my title is for all of us: you and me. This is my first post for the semester, and I am looking forward to hearing from everyone in all three sections of MGMT 250, since I will be facilitating the blog experience for every section of the class this fall.

For me personally, I consider relevance and respect the two most important components of a blog:
Relevance not only in that what you post is related to the course, but also-- and perhaps most imporantly-- in that what you post reflects information that resonates within you. Perhaps there was a comment you didn't get to make in class, perhaps you had an epiphany or discovered a new lens for analyzing issues, perhaps an aspect of the coursework has sparked an emotional reaction upon which you want to reflect, etc.
Respect for me is acknowledging that any MGMT250 blog will be read by instructors and peers affiliated with the class. Keep this audience in mind. Also, I expect and hope that, at times, classmates will make comments with which you disagree. I see these areas of difference as great opportunities for conversation and learning. I encourage you to honor and attempt to understand others' opinions and diversity when sharing your own ideas or comments.

Aside from tracking the blog progress, I will also be posting my own impressions of the course, the readings, the assignments, etc., and I welcome comments from you on any of my postings.

If you have any questions or suggestions, you can find me here or via any of the contact info presented to you on the syllabus or on Blackboard.

I look forward to reading your posts this semester!
-Meredith

Comments

Posted by: Jessica SIlver
Posted on: October 13, 2006 08:35 PM

Meredith
I think this assignment is a good idea, but frustration with this blog site is overwhelming me. First, I got points off because the website gave my blog the wrong name. I understand it was part of the criteria, but I don't understand why the website did that or how I can change it. Also, I went on the site to post comments tonight, and I posted a comment and it didn't show up. Why? I have no clue. I would be much happier writing a journal in an actual journal, because paper is tangible. The internet is intangible and unreliable. I am very uncomfortable relying on the internet for my grade.

Posted by: Googlelady
Posted on: October 1, 2007 06:36 PM

Jessica SIlver,

I can't agree with you about writting in a blog is useless. Nowadays, blogs are essential for students and in the coming years will be more popular than now.

About the comments, I think is because the configuration of the blog:
Auto delete your comments
or hold a comment to be approved.