Blogging, Podcasting and Vlogging: Using the Internet for Public Communication

By Justin Bliss

Understanding the Internet

A global network of computers used as a mass communication tool

Links through telephone lines and satellites An endless sea of information

What is blogging?

A Web Log is a personalized web page

Provides a way for users to share ideas and information through text

Pioneers and the Blogosphere

Early 1990's blogging

What's New sites

Blogosphere: The world of weblogs

Pitas, Blogger.com 1999

Blogging skyrockets

New Technology Makes Podcasting Possible

Web Radio and audio files

RSS feature

Mp3 Player importance

Apple Ipod

Podcasting: Blogging on the go

An audio file made for use with an Mp3 player

Audio Blog Easily updated and

downloaded via RSS feed

Can create news broadcasts, radio shows, etc.

Vlogging Basics

Visual representation of a blog

Uploaded to the internet using digital media

Vlogging through the Decade

First Vlog in 2000: “The Journey” by Adam Kontras.

Dial up connection

Slow Start

Vlogging quickly escalates to become the future of blogging

2005: Youtube is founded

Vlog Uses and Impact on Society

Showcase talents Political rant Hilarious video 2008 Presidential

Election Limitless possibilities

Sources

• Green, Max (2010). The Importance of Podcasting in New Media. Retrieved from http://justapodcast.com/article-the-importance-of-podcasting-in-new-media.html

• Jensen, M. (2003). A BRIEF HISTORY OF WEBLOGS. (Cover story). Columbia Journalism Review, 42(3), 22. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.

• Kaminsky, Michael Sean (2010). Naked Lens: Video Blogging & Video Journaling to Reclaim the YOU in YouTube. Organik Media, Inc.

• Van Orden, Jason (2005). The History of Podcasting. Retrieved from http://www.how-to-podcast-tutorial.com/history-of-podcasting.htm

• Youtube(2011). Frequently Asked Questions. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/t/faq