Blogs

1. Pros

1.1. Easy to use and set-up

1.2. Have mobile apps for blogging on the go

1.3. Creates people who metacognate

1.4. Is a new form of literacy

1.4.1. Reading

1.4.2. Writing

1.5. Allows free flow of information

1.6. Easy to follow

1.7. Provide current information on a topic

1.8. Can blog about anything you want

1.9. Provides for a vast warehouse (storage) of information

1.10. Can link you to people you never thought you'd have any kind of relationship with

2. Cons

2.1. People can blog about anything even if it isn't true or accurate

2.2. Can be very time consuming

2.3. Hard to find a niche and voice

2.4. Can be addicting

2.5. Can be intimidating (in developing and following) without guidance and mentorship

2.6. Students (K-12) could end up on the wrong side of town or with a creep following or posting