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.
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…
In David Warlick’s recent post he is reflecting on a misunderstanding of his view that we must stop integrating technology. He continues to add: Many people say that, technology is only a tool and this is correct. I would continue by saying that information is also a tool, used to construct knowledge. My question is what should teachers be thinking of as they are working through ways to modernize their classrooms. Should they be thinking of the machines? Or is…
I did not attend this session I have to work at the MassCUE SIG table. So Becky, a fellow Ed Tech team member from my district took these notes. (Becky it is time to get your own blog) David Warlick has be on since 8:30 and this session goes till 12:20 how does he keep going. His third session is entitled Harnessing the New Shape of Information, covers many web 2.0 tools. Handouts for the presentation can be found at…
Keta Erosion.jpg Originally uploaded by bknittle. Today I took some time to play with flicker. I have had an account for a while but never had time to explore the features from a teacher’s perspective. After watching the presentation on flickr by Jeff Utecht at the K12 Conference Online, I decided to try out the map features. Like Jeff I have worked as an overseas educator. I have lived or travelled in many places; Ghana, Jordan, Korea, Thailand, England, Syria,…