#edchat Archive
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Tuesday June 14, 2016
Topic: How does an educator's blog help the educator, or his or her students? How does an admin's blog help the admin or teachers?
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Topic: How does an educator's blog help the educator, or his or her students? How does an admin's blog help the admin or teachers?
I took the liberty of expanding the topic to include administrator blogs as well.
Educator blogs help reflect on what is being done. It also gives opportunity to connect with other educators.
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Works as a reflective piece in their career. Allows them a platform to share the details of their growth, shortcomings and victories
An educators blog can be a great model for reflective thinking for that educator's students as well as others.
I’m embarrassed to admit that I don’t personally blog, but I certainly read plenty of blogs for ideas & resources.
An educator's blog can model the importance of writing for an authentic audience.
another channel of communication to parents and updates are always helpful
Both admin and teacher blogs provide information for their constituents. Hopefully, the info is updated regularly and is revenant
An Educator's blog can model the importance and power of voice.
Admins blogging gives one a place in the education conversation.
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Both cause the writer to stop and reflect on what is working and not working and how to improve.
An Admins blog may improve communication with staff.
What I like about blogs is the variety of content; can be informative, reflective, motivational, etc.
Educator blogs help connect parents to their student's classroom
Most educators who do only regret they hadn't done it sooner.
Blogs allow administrators to share & to be a part of international conversation on Ed.
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I like reading other people's blogs, but dread coming up with my own thoughts and ideas for my own.
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An admin's blog may set the tone for a more collaborative school culture.
A principal blog is a great way to connect with parents and communicate with teachers.
Blogging helps me reflect & zero in on the lessons I’ve learned leading a school.
Blogs are a great way to showcase student success and other positive school news
I hadn't thought of it that way. Would parents really read it? I guess it depends on the info included.
An Admin blog may provide insight and transparency to school policy which is often lacking.
Reflection and self-assessment are important keys to success in any profession. Blogging forces the writer to do this.
If blogs are so good, should teachers be required to have them?
I’ve tried Principal blogs directed toward parents & it was unsuccessful. Parents like Facebook updates better.
I started blogging at https://t.co/KRv2SsLNuo but found it much easier to start broader conversations by blogging for
nothing kills a good idea like a mandate :) Seriously- don't think it should be required, though it's a good challenge.
Putting ideas down in writing before an audience of peers on a blog forces the blogger to consider and reconsider his/her position.
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you have to meet people where they are - most parents are on Facebook and Instagram. Vine is fun too.
As a parent I agree. Brevity and quick updates are key.
Actually blogging has helped me as I work on my EdD. The focus that a blog post requires has made me a better writer.
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Educator blogging can not be mandated it must be self driven or it will not work. We need more discussion of its benefits and ease.
Blogging when inspired not our of obligation is key for me.
Blogging out of inspiration not out of obligation works best for me. Don’t blog because I have too, blog when I can’t be quiet.
Audience also depends on the focus of the blog. Some content may appeal to edus & other to parents.
Parents want golden nuggets. It's all they have time for.
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. Blogger is another. Educators may also blog on ASCDEdge
I find it hard to embed things in Wordpress. Anyone else?
I like blogging for self-reflection & dialogue w/ other educators.
There are many ways to manage a class blog as well. Educators as early as Kindergarten have done this successfully.
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I also think blogging is so powerful for students; gives a real audience & purpose for writing
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Blogging helps students because it models an important behavior: we are always, all of us, learning and creating in some way.
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sounds intriguing and would benefit the students' writing probably as they help contribute to the posts.
Google Sites announcements type page, EduBlogs, SeeSaw are other options.
So true! https://t.co/hods6RqoOu
Blogging helps students because it models an important behavior: we are always, all of us, learning and creating in some way.
is there a list of "best education blog's" that you would recommend?
It always amazes me how kids strive to improve their writing knowing it will have an authentic audience beyond 1 tchr.
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In some cases, the benefit is very simple: blogging helps create buy-in.
There is a site called Teach100. It contains an interactive list of over 1,000 education blogs
All voices, big or small, student or administrator, benefit from a platform on which to be heard.
Connecting to a real audience is a very empowering thing.
Blogging can take lots of forms for educators. IMO the most valuable is the reflective blog.
I think the real goal of blogging is to start a conversation, perhaps even create your own 'tribe'.
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Authentic audiences are so important. https://t.co/sDfyfITsDI
An educator's blog can model the importance of writing for an authentic audience.
Blogging with kids also affords the teacher to teach how to respond to blogs and comments with respect.
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I think there can be many reasons to blog, and the one you note, Will, is a good reason.
When a teacher models authenticity in writing, some students may believe in the value of writing as well.
Can you imagine your students reading your reflections and finally understanding why you do what you do?
Reflection helps students to solidify and personalize learning, and blogging is a good way to reflect, share, converse.
yeah, blogs are great for delivering content too. That is what I use my class blog for.
Anyone using Twitter is micro-blogging. Blogging is just a slight expansion beyond 140 characters.
Reflection is vital. That style of blog sort of forces the teacher's hand.
Some of my students do read what I write. Sometimes they reference it.
goodness knows everybody could use a bit of touch up on that :)
If I were to do a blog in my classroom it would definitely be to keep parents updated not as heavy on the reflection part of it.
. Student blogs are the perfect place for feedback and reflection
All voices, big or small, student or administrator, benefit from a platform on which to be heard.
there is something about writing it down that makes it more real, I think.
Such an important lesson these days.
that has to feel pretty good :)
I'd like to have students "blog" more about math next year--may use kidblog.
Definitely makes me act with greater care and timeliness.
it is good to write about math, it helps clarify process.
I do too. Blogs can really help students individualize their learning.
Yes, but also makes me realize the responsibility that comes with blogging.
We must think of blogs as more than a one-way communication. Blogs are interactive. This is new media and it needs to be taught.
I hadn't thought about it that way. Excellent!
Here's a warning for those who want to blog with students, it always takes longer than you think it will.
Yes, and students can learn from each other's perspectives, ideas, explanations.
now, if they would only leave comments ;)
for me some things are easier to make understandable through writing.
We ask students to write notes to help the content "stick." Teachers can blog reflections for the exact same reason.
Unless, of course, the writer disables the comment feature. When that happens, it’s one-way dissemination of info.
. a blog post is an invitation to a conversation. A comment is an acceptance of that invitation. :)
Instead of asking our afterschool teachers to blog, we've actually conducted interviews and written blogs for/about them.
Students have even been involved in the interview and writing process.
Anytime you capture a teacher's thoughts (in our case, on the importance of afterschool programs) and publish them, there's value.
"It always seems impossible until it's done." —
Whenever my comment list on a post is empty, I just assume everyone agrees with me.
I love that you can tweet a post from and it automatically adds the hashtag
Perhaps admins can benefit from this model: interview teachers and write about their thoughts and experiences as an educator.
is there anything sadder than a blog post with no comment?s :/
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Pamela, I want them to discuss the deeper sides of math concepts using important numbers too.
For example, I might have them describe how they would explain a particular concept to a second or third grader.
Eh, not always. Blogging is virtually a dead medium. Education seems to be latching onto it though.
When it comes to comments I believe that any idiot can express an opinion and most do. I do like thoughtful comments
Comments can be a breeding ground for toxic communities. They're not always the best to have. Can be tricky.
students being able to communicate their math is something S struggle with; that and critical/analytical thinking skills
Literacy in connected world -->participatory culture, less passiv consump'n, more interactive collabor'n.
lol, a 'drive by' comment doesn't count ;)
Yes, and when I've done this before, Ss read each others' explanations, develop understanding and language.
great idea for how a blog can help with that
Many of my immigrant parents would read the threads too in order to help their children.
Of course. I use + others. But it communication needs to move onto other avenues
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I think there will always be a place for the written word. (always means in my lifetime ;)
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Data shows that low-income students are less likely to have access to advanced math & science courses. https://t.co/itwMo7lYos
Good point. I only really see education blogs lately, but haven't really looked for any others. Mom's like to blog too.
@tomwhitby@blairteach thanks for the good time, I always enjoy talking blogging :)
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yes, even which ways they want to learn- audio, video, reading or a combination
Data shows that low-income students are less likely have access to adv. math & science courses. https://t.co/itwMo7lYos
YES! I always include audio, video, and reading links for research projects.
Yes, not sure the impact will be as strong, especially a culture that thrives on interactivity
Podcasting is another topic we may want to discuss later.
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