#edumatch Archive
The mission of EduMatch is to connect educators around the world, along similar topics of interest.
Sunday September 4, 2016
6:00 PM EDT
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Q1. Please introduce yourself with your name, location, and role in education.
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Looking forward to learning more about blogging/get some ideas!
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A1. Kimberly, Media Specialist from Daytona Beach here!
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A1 Barbara, Tech Integration Specialist,Comp Edu, Curriculum Developer and Coordinator Florida and St Lucia
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So glad to have you with us!
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Hi, John from Manitoba Canada. Classroom teacher of grades 3/4.
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Q2. Where do you find inspiration for your blog pieces?
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Great Tweet & Talk all about blogging today. Looking forward to learning lots!
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Hey Just logged on before starting my Monday Hi everyone!
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Thanks so much for being here, Knikole! So glad to have you on panel!
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A1: Shana, school tech coordinator in metro Atlanta
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A2 I get inspiration from everywhere, classroom, games, individuals, lessons, sometimes movies
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Hi Shana, thanks for joining us! Always great to see you!
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I have a class blog . Twitter is my main source of inspiration. There is so much out there to learn from and build upon.
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Heya Brett is on now! It's about blogging!
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That's so cool! Do your students blog individually, or collectively?
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Thanks so much! Glad to see the crew!
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A2. The daily 'A HAs' I get every day from my job
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A2 Life! There are so many things that happen that connect to my passion...teaching & learning https://t.co/xGEx9tPGMS
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Q2. Where do you find inspiration for your blog pieces?
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A2. I blog about ways to help my students. Things that I am learning.
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Yes! I was watching the preacher pour his all into the congregation & was reminded of what we do and why.
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A2 what I read, what my current journey is, other blogs, things that annoy me
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Do you have questions or comments for the panel? Chime in at https://t.co/XmTJtzEOnL or on Twitter using the hashtag.
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Q3. How do you style, format, arrange, and craft your pieces?
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Me too...whatever sticks out to me & makes me want to share my thoughts with others.
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Use and Twitter as a way for ss to share their learnings and questions in addition to building collaborations.
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Been a while since I've blogged and realized it's OK to do so at least once a month as opposed to daily or not at all
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So good to see you! Thanks for chiming in, in the Q&A!
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From my experiences. Mainly reflective.
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A3. 1000 word limit. I try to keep it conversational and engaging. Never keep it too formal
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A3: I try to learn from others as they write their blog pieces, looking to improve my writing.
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A3: My blog posts are like a convo. I do talk thru my blog while writing it but just go with things that move me to write
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Sorry joining late. Melissa from Katy TX
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Question in Q&A via , how would you recommend that someone gets started in blogging?
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A3: Looking to start a professional blog so always on the watch for great bloggers.
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Welcome! Great to see you, Melissa!
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A3. I just write about what I am thinking/feeling.
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A3 I like to dump my brain on the paper/screen. I try not to overthink it or my blog might not happen https://t.co/7GgHp8bBOL
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Q3. How do you style, format, arrange, and craft your pieces?
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A3 I write a draft proofread then hit send. Can't allow my blog to become a chore or work.
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Thanks for chiming in in the Q&A! So glad to see you!
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my inspiration is my children, students, classroom and daily things that cause me to reflect. https://t.co/vmziuD8AdO
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Q2. Where do you find inspiration for your blog pieces?
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That's right, I feel you on that!
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Hi Brett! Thanks for stopping by!
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A: Just start. Let the blog reflect who you are. Write what moves you. Remember you aren't writing for an audience but to reflect
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A2+1 I've been looking at Sketchnote book and apps introduced to me as another means to blog.
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"Sketchnoting is a great fist step to take begore statting writing a blog post" Smart!!💪💪
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Exactly! It's easier for me to blog when I just let it naturally happen....no pressure...no deadlines
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A3 write what comes to me as it comes and organize and gather research or resources to ties in after, but prior to posting
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I write 1st person narrative most often. I am working on a more reflective tone. focused me. https://t.co/W9CoWYoj42
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Q3. How do you style, format, arrange, and craft your pieces?
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Q4. Do you have a blogging schedule or routine? If so, what is it?
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What apps do you use? Looking for Android app.
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A2 Pressure to write plus the kids give a deep pool of inspiration. Small a seed, write until it grows. Don't prune too much
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Thanks for joining us, Doug!
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A4 Maybe I should, but I don't. I just share when something happens that I feel others would enjoy https://t.co/QKTos6eJk3
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Q4. Do you have a blogging schedule or routine? If so, what is it?
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U used to blog once a week but now daily for . Having the focuses has made me more reflective. https://t.co/Jj6Ecq8RRF
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Q4. Do you have a blogging schedule or routine? If so, what is it?
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A4 Hearing alot about 30 Goals Challenge to get the blogging juices flowing. Hmmmm....
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A4 I write every Mon or Tues for my own chat, plus any time the spirit takes me. For blogging. Other writing is other times.
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Yes, check it out! It is amazing!
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A4 My goal is to post once a month. Sometimes more, it just depends on what's happening in my life at the time.
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A4: Whenever the feeling happens. No set schedule. Go with the flow of life. Take breaks if needed. Should be fun not a job.
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No routine for blogging. Inspired by the moment
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Everyone is napping and I got a minute! It's amazing.
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She's amazing! I need to go all in...stop just peeking at it. Okay. Okay!
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Always excited to chat with my crew. Sorry for the tardiness.
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A4 I'm the worst at keeping a blog schedule. I am writing but lately it's been journaling.
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I'm jumping in so late - sorry 'bout that! Just saw the topic & I'm curious about it!
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We are so glad to have you!
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A4 no routine or schedule. Inspired by the moment.
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Hey, great to see you! Thanks for joining
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The audience thing is great advice. Don't write for an audience, let your audience find you.
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A4 every Sunday I give myself at least a half hour. https://t.co/pPRYlpDE2j
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Q4. Do you have a blogging schedule or routine? If so, what is it?
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I'm right there with you....whenever the blogging spirit hits me...lol
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is an AMAZING blogger. Follow her on GREAT posts.
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Q5. What do you think keeps more people from blogging?
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A4 I had to learn this and once I did, I found the freedom I needed to write. https://t.co/fO1qzBlBwr
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The audience thing is great advice. Don't write for an audience, let your audience find you.
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A4. I'm a part of the initiative and blog on various sites including and
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Good idea. I need some sort of system. I'm rare & random.
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A4: my schedule is blog twice a month about my classroom activities or experience...summer blogging. Is open to anything
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Funny thing is we teach Ss to write for audiences. I wonder if it hinders them as much as it did me.
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Hey my MD friend! Good to see you. Thanks for joining us!
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Busy schedules but also perfectionism- feeling the stress of trying to make them all entertaining. https://t.co/TrkhHcam8E
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Q5. What do you think keeps more people from blogging?
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A5: Expectation they have to keep consistently writing even during busy times
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A5: Fear. Lack of confidence in their writing. Lack of time. Or maybe they reflect in other ways?
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I want to be like you! An organized blogging schedule....niiiice
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A5: the fear that their ideas are not worthy of reading
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A5 Time (it seems like it should take a lot but doesn't need), confidence (he writes so much better than me), content ( i dunno)
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A5 cont And it's not how everyone thinks. I write to find out what I think. That's how I trained my brain.
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I know blogging everyday is a challenge but worth it. Such reflection daily to blog about. I am on a good schedule
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Haha I saw your message in the Q&A. I wish I could get to an hour a day!
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A5 Time. Life gets really busy. And there is always the pressure of an authentic audience. So you want to do your best.
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Certainly would appreciate that.
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A5. Fear, unsure of own voice, time.
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I often whether others read my blogs too. It was discouraging to write.
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A5: My own weaknesses are: I don't schedule it, I waste time, I have 2 types of blog posts & am afraid 2 seem unfocused 2 readers
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Just keep at it! Blog for yourself :)
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A5 ...fear of failure. Just start. Reach out to other bloggers for help and guidance. https://t.co/Bxg1i1DrjK
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Q5. What do you think keeps more people from blogging?
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Love the advice to just start and refuse to follow "rules". Just write, share, talk. Yes!
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It can be. I feel like I am not a good writer when no one comments. Feel like no one is enjoying it.
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Right? Some ppl ask how to start like there are EduBlogging Rules written somewhere. Find a wall, write on wall. Repeat.
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Teaching in elementary classroom along with effective use of social media and tech.
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A5 why do more people need to blog? Find your outlet. Could be podcast, journal, webinar, video chat. https://t.co/IYJ7fKjjMN
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Q5. What do you think keeps more people from blogging?
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Me 2! I think that's what I need -a schedule. Maybe put ideas in all week, then blog on wknd
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Huge point. The decision to write can't be dictated by what others think. That creates debilitating fear instead
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That is what I have done. Just write for yourself. No rules just write.
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Awesome Tweet & Talk today! Makes me want to post a blog about our blogging conversation.
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Do people leave comments? I rarely get comments.
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Then I will post a response blog to your blog and I'll vlog it as well. https://t.co/B8r9vd7zls
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Awesome Tweet & Talk today! Makes me want to post a blog about our blogging conversation.
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True you have to forget that people may read it. Just enjoy the process.
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A5: Blogging is a form of personal expression. It should be free of critical analysis. Not always the case which stinks.
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I do enjoy blog posts that are open ended. Wanting perspectives from the reader as opposed to one track thinking
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Ooooh, the pressure. I'm starting now! Love a friendly nudge to get going. Thanks!
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Sometimes. I look at the stats on blogger that's my moment I know someone is reading.
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I rarely get comments and don't look for them. Doesn't motivate me.
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There aren't any rules? This is just wrong.
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I like blogs that are leaping off points for a wider conversation. Thinkpiece blogs.
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I agree. But criticism isn't always bad. It can help me grow as a writer. https://t.co/akw0SEZrB8
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A5: Blogging is a form of personal expression. It should be free of critical analysis. Not always the case which stinks.
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I need to work on consistency of blog posts. It's been months since my last post!😝
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If we post it online do we want feedback? https://t.co/BNGON8S2ir
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A5: Blogging is a form of personal expression. It should be free of critical analysis. Not always the case which stinks.
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Exactly! That's what makes it so fun!!!
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I am new so that was my crutch. But feeling more comfortable now with the process.
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Me too. https://t.co/VEOZ86VFcI
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Sometimes. I look at the stats on blogger that's my moment I know someone is reading.
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funny I blogged about this. I think there is a difference between being critical and feedback. Context & connection
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Thank you Sarah for hosting.
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The right criticism helps one write better. The wrong criticism stops one's writing
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like I said before difference to me between feedback and criticizing. Context and relationship matter.
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Happy blogging everyone. Thank you for the chat! Have a great rest of your weekend!
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When does blogging become or seem like a chore?
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Comments from time to time, br unlock more at the blog stats in my dashboard.
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Uncertain about format? Not sure what to say or how to focus the commentary? https://t.co/334Y1gFDWO
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Q5. What do you think keeps more people from blogging?
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My 1st blog started as tech tips&tricks, but lately I blog more philosophically. Should that B a separate blog? (But I ❤️ my blog)
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Do students need to know their timestables and why? Would love to hear responses Pls RT
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I honestly thought people wanted feedback. My thoughts are shifting.
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who determines the right or wrong criticism?
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Do you use social media to share your blog posts? How are other means of getting readers to your blog?
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your blog should reflect you. Things change & your blog should reflect that. People want niches but they aren't necessary
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Yes. I post to my Twitter and the Admin FB group I am apart of. Goal: to inspire others to contribute.
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Depends on person. A mentor, A long time reader, the writer, someone who knows how to criticize properly.
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There's a fine line. Granted, I'm not a blogger though I have pretended .....
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that's the context piece when writing something personal others shouldn't impose feelings on you
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I have 2 blogs. One for education and the other for my faith. So I guess it depends. Keep the same one can show transition
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Do what u want. You control ur blog and social media. https://t.co/tT5I4AfPbC
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Thanks. It feels 'fuzzy' sometimes, but I still really like the place I created. Thx 4 validating & reassuring me😊
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Maybe blogs are like dreams; a way to work through thoughts that matter to us. (???)
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exactly...context and connection are huge and divide criticizing and feedback for me
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I meant is the criticism deemed right or wrong from the reader or blogger or both.? agree 2 disagree
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It could also be your worst critic. They can often have good advice. Even when we're not ready to listen.
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I seek out bloggers when what they've said (anywhere) makes me want more. https://t.co/TVAAo9cDMI
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Do you use social media to share your blog posts? How are other means of getting readers to your blog?
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Both. But if it stops someone from writing ...
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I seek out bloggers when what they've said (anywhere) that makes me want more. https://t.co/TVAAo9cDMI
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Do you use social media to share your blog posts? How are other means of getting readers to your blog?
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Hence the reason why I believe, bloggers should be open minded 😊
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especially between students, if we want interaction through writing.. since they can be most critical of each other.
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Should be. Shouldn't we all? :) Can be hard to do. Especially for those who have difficulty w/ people
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yes, esp for Ss...one piece of criticism can "scar" anyone from writing and create fear or lack of confidence
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This can be a good thing. Especially if they're taught how to convey that properly. Content not person.
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learning today. I always try to make a meaningful comment on my pln blog besides good job.
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So my question to you is...why didn't anyone share a link to your most recent blog?
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this is Avril Lavine complicated.
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"Sketchnoting is a great furst step to take before writing a blog post" Smart!!💪💪
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Yes indeed. Just remember there are trolls under that bridge.
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