Blogging is an important part of who I am as a student. I can use
this space to share resources with you, reflect on my own practice and
try to figure out how to be a better educator. It is my public
reflection on technology, leadership and learning.
Think about when you were in school. You write an essay. Who read it?
Most likely the teacher and that is where it ended. You pour hours and
hours into reflections on Shakespear, the economic and political effects
of wars on society or how plants have evolved over time, yet the only
person who read your thoughts are the teacher. Maybe you shared with a
close friend or even the class. But generally the world was unaware of
your thoughts and feelings.
Blogging changes that for kids. Now the audience is global and anyone
can read, and in some cases respond and comment. Kids can post their
writing, projects, thoughts and reflections. Teachers can provide
prompts or starters and kids can pick up and run with it.
More and more teachers and classrooms are embracing blogging in the
classroom. You're thinking about it, but are unsure where to even start
or how to get started. Lets take a look at some classroom blogging
resources to get started with.
