The Internet is powerful tool that is used to communicate information to a broad audience. Traditional web pages and blogs are the similar in the fact that they are a way to share content and information. They differ in the way the viewer or reader can interact with the information. There is little to no interaction for the viewer or reader with a traditional website. Traditional websites merely present the information and are only updated as needed. Traditional websites usually have basic information on the front page with tabs or links to the more detailed information. It is difficult to know when new information has been added or when certain pages have been updated. On the other hand, blogs allow viewers or readers the opportunity to communicate with the author of the blog. Blog posts not only allow the viewers to read the post, but viewers can leave comments to the author or the post. This allows conversations to take place via the Internet. Blogs are also different in the way the information is presented. The information that the readers are looking for is always on the front page and is generally presented with the newest information at the top of the page for ease of navigation.
This comment about traditional web pages struck me - It is difficult to know when new information has been added or when certain pages have been updated. It is rather annoying to discover you have been spending time on an outdated page. Students also have trouble understanding that things on the web are not necessarily up to date.
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