Okay, so now I wish I could shed a few years off me now because reading this chapter has me definitely feeling like a "blog" illiterate! (that's not really a bad thing is it?) Gosh, I've just got the hang of texting now blogging? Maybe I should ask my 6 year old grandson for help! All kidding aside, this is a very practical chapter on the "how to" get started. Blog safety is, in my opinion, number one! Here is where a new teacher to blogging should begin.....next would be to make sure students are using blogs for educational purposes with some degree of personalization so they can feel connected and more invested. Just these two tasks alone could seem daunting, but if the goal is to create a "community of learners" in a safe environment, the effort is well worth it. I just have to keep reminding myself to start small as suggested by the author, and know that those who follow will already be using these tools in very smart ways to help students learn, (my grandsons will be in for some great teaching and learning experiences!)
Now back to blogging...Being a special education teacher I was thankful that the author gave us step-by-step accommodations and included visuals! This chapter definitely helped me feel less anxious and well on my way into the Blogosphere! I especially appreciated the Blog links the author included and am off to check out some of the "Good Educator Blogs"
Texting and blogging, it is hard to get started. Once you get comfortable it will prove to be a great tool!
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