We are just starting to get our administrators and teachers up and running in our blogging workshops. A few questions about what makes a good blog and blog post have come up in some email conversations with a few pre-bloggers. David Warlick made a timely post on this matter and offers the following suggestions. When reading a blog, ask: What did the author read in order to write this blog? What did he or she already know and where did…
I am honored and shocked to say that Beth’s Thoughts has made the short list for The 2006 Edublog Awards in the Best Newcomer category. I find myself mixed in with some talented company. Please take some time to check all the nominees and vote for the blogs of your choice. Voting closes midnight GMT Saturday 16 December 2006.
We no longer live in an agrarian or industrial society. Our commodity is information these days. We also understand that each child develops at a different rate, influenced by genetics and environment, yet the structure we use still makes assumptions about learners that simply are not true anymore. This is the root ailment of our failing national education system. The problem is not qualified teachers or a decaying facilities. Instead, our organization or structure no longer applies to our world….
This Friday I am going to begin a series of blogging workshops entitled Blogging for Professional Development and Personal Growth. About 30 administrators and teachers have agreed to an 8 week blogging experience. I once heard it takes a month to develop a habit, so I figure 2 months for good measure. During the workshops participants will set up a bloglines account, create a blog on edublogs, and discuss the experience thru the blogs and in face-to-face meetings. They will…
On December 24th 2005 I began to blog, this was my first post. “This is the beginning of my blog. I have been reading many blogs and have learned so much from them. I also learn so much from my colleagues. I hope to share some of their best practices in using technology in the classroom.” It has been almost a year since I began ‘uploading’ my ideas for others to see. It has been quite an experience. I began…