Likehack.org highlights Tom Haskins' different motivations for blogging:
- Distraction blogging
- Archive blogging
- Conversation blogging
- Democratic blogging
Distraction blogging falls squarely into the myopic view that the mainstream media loves to propound. The "It's all about me" type of blog, as Haskins puts it.
As educators, the next two motivations are pertinent:
Archive blogging: Sometimes we are motivated by our own expertise and continuing, passionate pursuit of those subject areas. We want to share what we know in ways that help other people. We have found our expertise functions as solutions and effective strategies in many contexts. We build up an archive of our wisdom and watch it get searched long after we wrote the postings. We offer our gifts generously and unilaterally for the good of anyone who can benefit from them.Conversation blogging: Often our motives are reciprocal. We get by giving. Our sharing comes back around. We are growing, changing, learning and creating in the process of giving. Mutual benefits abound. Everyone involved is affected by our exchanges and collaborative explorations.
What drives your blog?