I personally like discussion forums for an online classroom a little bit better. I feel as though they are more organized, but it is also nice to have the blog and to connect in a different way. I like the blog. I feel more connected to my class. I think the blog is a little more different than the discussion board because it is a little less formal.  I believe a blog would be more meaningful in a more philosophical class. What I mean is that it is more of your thoughts then facts going into the class. I did start a blog as an online learner, but have not updated since I started.