Picture this: Gales winds of up to 80 mph hit the city knocking out power lines and leaving hundreds of thousands of dwellers without power some for more than a week. It is hard to image needing to be so connected that within a week you feel like the world has experienced major new developments and you have missed out on the discussions that have ensued.
The power of blogs has been what has kept many Cincinnatians feeling connected and in the know. After Hurricane Ike’s remnants hit the city finding a power source to plug in your computer to get the latest news was probably similar to the way miners felt when they struck gold. Being able to hear first hand what was going on around the city from those who were experiencing it was more valuable than hearing from the energy company on when power was going to be restored, “It won’t be looong!”
In education and training the use of blogs adds a new dimension to the discussions going on. We are hearing from different sources piquing the interest of new listeners. Blogs and wikis have added a unique dimension to the discussions that are occurring in fields and the contributions individuals are making are being valued and heard. Using these dynamic tools makes the discussion of whether a tree falls in the forest worthy of having.
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