#satchat Archive
#Satchat is a weekly Twitter conversation for current and emerging school leaders that takes place every Saturday morning at 7:30 EST. Co-founders and co-moderators are Brad Currie, Scott Rocco, and Billy Krakower. #Satchat's mission is to expand educator's Personal Learning Network (PLNs) that in turn will promote the success of all students.
Saturday December 5, 2015
Good morning . Chemistry teacher, Amanda here!
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Good morning . AP from north TX excited to get started.
G'morning ! Rebecca, G&T facilitator, from NJ.
Good morning Starr from NY. HS English and journalism and instructional coach. sometimes author and blogger
Good morning Dan checking in from Long Island, NY
Good morning, friends! Ben here from North Carolina. Math & Physics teacher.
Please take a moment & tell us:
Who you are
What you do in education
Where you are from
Good Morning Rob from CT. Teacher/Lead Tech Coach.
Morning Elementary Principal in California!
Hey all. Jim, Tech teacher from Powell, Ohio here.
Good morning
4th grade teacher from CA
Good morning! Beautiful day here in VA! Professional learning coodinator
Good morning ! Lisa, MS Principal from Upstate NY.
morning all, its still night, heading towards midnight in east OZ, glad to be here, on
Good morning Christina from MD here. Just accepted a 3rd grade teaching position 😊
good morning - Reshan from CT (prev. NJ) here - my blog: https://t.co/4KpMmJB9EV - I teach hi-ed, high school, and run a startup!
Morning ! Pam, special ed teacher Charleston, SC.
Good Morning ! Kristin from Lansing, Michigan. 6th grade Language Arts and Social Studies.
Mark here, elementary principal in MN. Here to learn from friends & !
Good morning and welcome to . Guest moderators are . Topic: blogging. Please introduce yourself.
Good morning ! Jennifer, H.S. math in Maine.
Good morning from Kansas, ! I’m a tech coach for a rural, k-12, public school.
Hello Milot from Kosovo joining in! Glad I could make it!
. Welcome to this morning
Good morning, Craig! Glad you're here!
Hola .. instructional designer from out arizona way. clinicians are my Ss
Good morning Ms. Pepe joining you from AP NJ very proud Supervisor of C&I at of
Good morning!
Maggie Bolado, South Tx, Grad Student https://t.co/oWhkoFgKD8
WELCOME TO
Our topic: Blogging
Guest Mods:
Mods:
The chat starts... NOW!
Good morning Mary Business Teacher from CT
Good morning ! Steve here from Boston, lead learner and excited to keep on learning!
Good morning Excited to have my eduheroes and guest host!
Good morning, Adam! Glad you're part of this conversation!
Good morning ! Heather, Director of Staff Dev & Instructional Improvement, and weekly blogger at https://t.co/mmnS6Zbbpw
JN. International educator. Computer Science.
Welcome to this morning. But it's the middle of the night for you!!!
Good morning Greg from Chattanooga, elementary admin stopping by on my way to a parent work day.
Good morning from Masachusetts. Brian, HS principal.
Good morning Joe here in MA HS assistant principal hoping breathe new life into my blog!
Good Morning All! A beautiful Saturday in December awaits us. Great way to start it. Tom from Hamiltion NJ MS SS 21 yrs.
Good morning Craig! When do you sleep?
Good morning,
Jim from NJ
Middle School Math teacher
Katrina Stevens, Baltimore, MD, Senior Advisor at
Good morning. I'm Mark from MA. I'm interested to see where the conversation on blogging goes this morning.
. Always great to have you on
Good morning Dana from CT :) Excited to talk about blogging!
Good Morning Shelly, MI Principal- wannabe blogger lurking for info :)
Good Morning ! Checking in from chilly SC.
Good morning ! Middle school science from Ohio here. Excited to learn more about blogging!
Good morning . Jimmy from CT. 5th Grade HUMANITIES teacher.
Good Morning...Principal from MO!
Good morning . Russ, Principal in FL. Gonna be popping in and out this morning.
When you state that and are hosting a conversation...
https://t.co/QTvkNjLkqJ
Good morning, Craig! Glad you're here!
Hey Reshan- welcome to CT.
. great to have you back on
Eric in Iowa (, tonight). K-2 bldg principal.
yes! at Teachers College, Columbia Un. and then a class on entrepreneurship at MKA in NJ
Good morning I'm an elementary Ed and special Ed major studying at Southern New Hampshire University
Hello Sharon in Vermont Excited to chat about blogging!
Good morning to you both!
Morning . Calgary, Canada here. 10th grade Math, Science, Construction. Blog at https://t.co/wi9TCbLAK2 (since we're talkin bout em)
Nice to see you this morning Dan
Good Morning, ! Elementary AP from Massachusetts!
So excited to get to talk blogging this morning with ! Join the conversation now!
GM Lynette from TX! Can't wait to get started!
Up early in Missouri. Morning everyone!
Good morning - Don - Ms Principal Long Island
Good morning Anabel from NC. Great topic today!
Morning Jim. Always great to see you on
lol all good my friend, beauty sleep is wasted on me :)
Good evening & all. Schl holidays have begun! Time for some blogging
Good morning! Kristy Instructional Tech & Admin Intern from Wake County NC
Morning Steve. Great to see you this morning
Thanks Mark for dropping in. It was an honor to meet you last month.
Good morning, Sandy! So glad you made it for this conversation!
Always great to have you on Maggie.
Hi, Starr. Hope your year is going well. Really enjoying your book so far.
Megan, coach of coaches, in IA
Good morning - I'm Phiona - a high school English teacher/ department head in
Always glad to be on Great to learn from amazing people.
Jeez, it must be early in Cali right now! You are a dedicated guy!
Good morning, ! High School French Teacher near Charlotte. Love this topic!
Ohh um im a primary school tchr, with gd5/6 this year, wondering what class i'll have next year, 2 weeks left of this year
The reflection book? I'm so glad :)
Good morning and welcome .
Thanks, Scott! Always love to spend some Sat morning time w/ when I can!
Good morning, Brian! Thanks for being part of this morning!
Good morning! Nathan from Nashville, excited to see the extraordinary and facilitate today!
Buenos dias! Abe, VP in a grade 1-3 elementary school.
good morning from Springfield, Mo
Been some time Brad. Hope you & the team are well :)
I just got hired in Baltimore County
PLN you still have time to join the chat about blogging with ! Brew a quick cup and come join us!
Good morning,
Lee, from NY here.
I'm an instructional coach and technology integrationist.
A1 I like to feel connected to others in my field. Hopefully others can learn from my experiences https://t.co/u5jwjJyl6H
yes. Sorry, I forgot you have multiple ones.
Star you have done so much to inspire so many to blog. I hope you know your impact is huge!
https://t.co/1FPLUTbuXd
Hey, I wouldn't miss you guys teaming up and moderating! :) Super Duo here!
Great to see you here this morning, Starr! Love that you'll be adding to the conversation!
A1: I blog to reflect, to share, to learn, to grow, to be transparent
Some of my favorite bloggers are here! Awesome!
Hi - Stacy - school librarian in NYC - I blog over at Welcome to my Tweendom. (Need to get some posts up soon!)
Welcome everyone.
Scott, Superintendent from NJ
I'm one of the co-founders / co-moderators of
Jay - superintendent in NJ
I spy three so far at GOOD MORNING !
I'm glad you're leading it Aaron :) Glad to be here for a while
welcome Andrea, nice to be chatting with you :)
Good morning Megan. Welcome to
Good morning . Craig from Central Ohio. I am a Middle School Principal with a passion for blogging.
LOL Sometimes I forget I do too :)
!☀️ good morning with love, Victoria New York assistant principal
Join!! Use when you share.
need to get back to blogging! Hope to get back on the band wagon
Good morning Nathan and others. .
Can't wait to read your blog! :)
Q1 Why do you blog? What’s the value in blogging?
Good morning Craig!
https://t.co/eaEFMPlTFq
Good morning . Craig from Central Ohio. I am a Middle School Principal with a passion for blogging.
Hi everybody! Torsten – Teacher, Blogger, Lecturer from Frankfurt / Main – Germany. Founder . https://t.co/TXd460IPqV
I've been bad at blogging myself but it's a great way for students to share their thoughts with the world.
A1: I started blogging years ago to help connect kids and caregivers with great books!
Good morning Spiri from PA
Thanks Jon. I'm glad to get people thinking about writing
Mark! So glad you are here for ! It's better with you here!
Good Morning! Lisa from NJ. Excited to learn about blogging.
Hello . Thx for moderating!
good morning satchat - 8/10 grade math teacher here from Long Island
Good morning Nathan. Thank you for inspiring.
Good morning and welcome.
I was in same boat then I decided on a format and schedule and have tried to stick with it - 3 months in now!
Good morning, educators- Jeanne, Elem Teacher from NJ
Can't stay-just wishing everyone a great and holiday season. If u r going to next week..I'll b there presenting:-)
Good morning . Elementary teacher from PA.
A1. Been reflecting on my 2015 blog from New Year.What did I achieve? Great to have recorded my goals & now seeing what I achieved.
Good morning friend. You and me both. Writing for reflection is so important.
A1: I started blogging because I was getting my reluctant Ss to write more. I was attempting to model the process.
Thanks I am due for a new post. Need to get it down on paper.
A1: I started blogging as part of leadership course. continued because it helps be develop ideas (and is self motivating)
A1. I blog to share, to communicate thoughts, ideas, & questions. It's value is that it illicits feedback & conversation.
Yes, Star has been a champion for deeply sharing through blogging.
Good morning! Jessica, K teacher from South FL. It's been a while since I've been on
A1: I blog as a reflective tool on my practice. I also blog to share ideas that have been successful in my clas.
Good morning to both of you!
A1: The key to growth in any profession is sharing, learning & networking building w/ peers Blogging is a powerful tool to do that.
A1: I blog to share ideas and tools that make my life easier as an educator.
A1. Blogging/reading blogs allows me to learn and grow.
Good morning Mark. hope to learn from your friends today.
A1 Helps me work out ideas and connect with others
A1) I blog to reflect, share ideas, tell my story, role model.
I started blogging to hone my craft as a writer. I love the catharsis that writing offers.
a1: began blogging as an adventure in putting thoughts "on paper" but found it was also a way to share ideas and collaborate
Good morning, Derek here, VP from Ottawa, Canada
Hey John-see how long I last.
A1 - For me blogging is therapy + reflection - for Ss it’s relevant, fun +
A1: one of the values is connection. I have made so many through blogging.
Checking on a little late - Brian, sup't in ! Excited to learn and grow in another ! Where are the ?
Wkends include & coursework for Foundations prog. with Always learn.
A1 I blog to reflect. The entire act of blogging helps me refine my voice and find lessons (for me) within my experiences.
Good morning, Dennis, from Long Island, NY. Awesome having so many NY-ers and so many role models on .
A1: I try and blog to have others push my thinking and challenge my ideas to make me better for my Ss.
I'm here to come up with a routine to blog. I have my media Ss blog but I don't get to it as much.
Love this! That documentation of my learning is a benefit I didn't anticipate, but really love from blogging.
This eduhero is blogging EVERY DAY! :) https://t.co/mj2YOR2lmo
A1) I blog to reflect, share ideas, tell my story, role model.
A1) I blog because it's a great way to express my thoughts in the fashion that I choose. Blogging meets every learner!
A1 I blog to capture my thinking, ask for feedback, and spark discussion. Wish I could write more. https://t.co/8C7C34Vud1
A1 I blog to:
-Connect
-Reflect
-Process
-Wonder
-Imagine
-Grow
Good morning Pete from PA/NJ live and work. Not a blooger:(
A1. I blog because my muse tells me to do so. And you?
A1 I first started blogging 4 years ago. It really helped me to overcome anxiety, to speak my mind and to connect!
a1: I find reading other Edus blogs inspirational, informative and thought provoking
A1) Blogging is highly reflective for me.
Sharing thought is emanicipatory.
A1) I've tried it a few times so I could share my thoughts but I never thought the writing was good enough.
we will learn together. That is for sure.
I started blogging to have a voice when no one was listening lol. I was new in the education field and had crazy untested ideas.
A1: Blogging is a way to reflect on our own work and to also learn valuable information from others.
A1: I use it as a way to work through a process in my mind. I should blog more frequently, but have a million excuses...
Doug- MS librarian from central Pa- good morning.
A1. Blogging is also my White Space . It allows me to purge, be creative, and reflect.
Those models make a huge impact (and reveal how tough our requests of students are at times)!
I blog for my own personal & professional development. Blogging helps me reflect, refine my thinking & amplify my voice!
Anyone have a great strategy for staying current with your blog? I need some inspiration!
A1 Blogging pushes me to process what I think about an idea, event or publication.
Good morning ! Knikole from TX...excited to chat about blogging this morning.
A1: I started blogging last year but haven't done a good job of keeping up with it. I liked writing my thoughts/experiences down
A1: Blogging is a great way to reflect, share, and connect. We all have the power to strengthen our profession through our ideas.
As a fellow Ohioan, how do you and/or your teachers use blogging most?
Dennis good to have you here and loved the Road Trip piece!
A1 Blogging is a post-dissertation bucket-list item - it allows me to continue writing to reflect, share, be creative, grow & learn
Blogging forces me to slow down and reflect. Also keeps us from reinventing the wheel: learn from other edu's experience
A1: There is power is your story. People need to hear those stores both within and outside the education sphere.
A1) I blog to organize my thoughts, archive my ideas, model professional practice & connect with educators doing the same things.
A1 I blog so I can reflect & share my globally. This matters because opportunities open up.
Welcome Andrea to our morning and your evening!
A1: I blog because I love writing and teaching. It allows me to combine my two passions and makes me so happy!
A1: Blogging for me is a form of reflection. I share my ideas or viewpoint on a variety of topics.
A1: sharing life & educational experiences w/ others. It's great for PD, to share resources, to share great stories
A1 My blog is my base station for (public / visibile) thinking. I need it for longer texts. Social Media is just secondary.
A1b: I also enjoyed hearing what others had to say about what I was doing or thinking
The value in blogging: be able to reflect, transparently, about education, and build a network of passionate fellow educators!
A1: I blog to reflect, I blog to share (both the celebrations and the struggles), I blog to connect, I blog to model
Good Morning - K teacher still in pjs -but checking in!
Inspiration at the top of the hour- The WHY https://t.co/Y3O1S7dfi8
A1 I blog to:
-Connect
-Reflect
-Process
-Wonder
-Imagine
-Grow
a1: Why I blog: reflection on my own professional growth, sharing what I learn with people I support
A1: Blogging allows for reflection & allows us to share our story w/the world. Opens the classroom & breaks down the walls.
I started blogging because I am passionate about writing and my blog became a great platform to voice my passion. A1
Thanks David. I think it's so important to share our own stories
So much reflection, practice communicating clearly, learning, growth, & stretch are wrapped up in my blog.
agreed. Some Ss just assume adults can do things because they are older. Need to show them we struggle as well.
Please jump back on. I'd love to learn from you.
I blog as a personal challenge- helps for focus, reflect and share and focus!
Have three ideas working at any one time - use your Google drive or evernote so you can work on anywhere
A1 I have done a little blogging, 2learn abt it, to lay down some thoughts, to share ideas & see if they resonate &2make an impact
A1 Blogging is for me a form of thinking.
Morning Jon! Morning Sandy!
dissertation work has gotten in the way of blogging recently.
A1) I blog to reflect and to share what I learn. It's a nice way to connect and goes beyond 140 characters.
A1 I blog to inform, reflect and provide guidance to my SS. I also blog to share with blogosphere what I'm interested in and love.
A1) I started blog to give voice to how to add creativity to the classroom by sharing inspiration. But I need to write more often
So true! You don't know who your blog can reach and what impact it will have! It's so amazing!
A1 Started blogging to reflect about lessons+education. Value=personal reflection makes us better. Reading others blogs connects us
How do you define White Space? Thanks
A1 Blogging is an easy & fun way to have conversations, be inspired, have your thinking challenged alongside others globally.
A1) i also blog because I've seen the superb resources & reach from my PLN. It's allows me to put everything in 1 spot.
I'm the same way. I need to make a schedule or something so I am encouraged to keep up!
I love this perspective: Make blogging a way we can struggle alongside students and learn together! https://t.co/F5TfInncdN
agreed. Some Ss just assume adults can do things because they are older. Need to show them we struggle as well.
a1: reflection is key in education and sharing to the world through blogging and getting feedback is so beneficial personally
Looking forward to learning with bloggers today. https://t.co/FQgWcjKA3J
Good morning, Brian! Thanks for being part of this morning!
A1: I blog to process, reflect, grow, challenge myself, model writing as a powerful tool, and spark thoughtful conversation.
A1: still waffling about having a blog, would like to but need to move to the step of doing which today's chat is all about!
A2: Finding the time for me isn't usually a problem. It has become a part of my routine. I value the reflection time, so I time
A1 Blogging is a form of participation in the discourse.
carve out 1 hr/wk dedicated to exploring writing about it. From tech perspective, go with Weebly or Wix
YES - great piece my friend!!
I blog as a personal challenge- helps me reflect, focus and open up!
Andrea thanks so much for joining. I realize how late it is where you are.
I think we all feel like that :)
A1: I to share my beliefs; the value for me comes from articulating what I believe in & growing from the comments
lol i know the feeling, its impt to look after urself and do what u can,
A1: blogging is thinking & sharing writing to a large & authentic audience
Blogs are great for reflection. Good to do in a field where we should do it more to be better
I do use Google Drive for everything! Good idea to start there. Thanks!
A1: to reflect on experiences to make them more meaningful and share my story and views.
A1: Blog mostly 2 clarify my own thoughts, but also in the hope of inspiring others or maybe even convert a few others 2 prog T'ing
A1 I blog to share ideas with others, connect, get advice, and model for Ts I support
A1. Blogging helps me try to make sense of what I see & what I feel. Also, sharing our stories gives others courage to do the same.
Yes! https://t.co/ci9fvU5Q9u
A1: The key to growth in any profession is sharing, learning & networking building w/ peers Blogging is a powerful tool to do that.
So many excuses to not blog! I get stuck on it being a particular length, topic - but need to instead: just go blog!
Me too! Felt like I couldn't talk to anyone who was like- minded at former school so I blogged instead
yes! Sometimes the words keep writing themselves in my head - have to write them down.
A1: Blogging is a way of providing a forum for your thoughts, views, and philosophies. It's also great to generate ideas.
A1b Blogging is like your best friend. Always there to listen, and never loses patience. Your very own tool of efficient output!
I blog to reflect, learn, & grow
A1: I blog as a way to reflect and tell the world about my experiences in the world of education.
A1: Blogging is generally for me a way to make my ideas more concrete and force me to action.
A|1 I blog to practice writing, but also to find likeminded souls. I use it as a reflection, refining my thinking, inviting dialog,
I guess the trick is just to put it out there.
Area in which I am able to create, extend my thinking/learning, reflect. is doing a series on this!
A1 I blog (when I make time) to share my learning & ideas w/others in the field.Blog to share when a tweet just isn't long enough.
that's a good thought! Sometimes hard to get that idea to formulate a post with so much else to focus on
Scott, PreK-4 Music Teacher in NJ. I blog because it helps me to learn, change, and grow.
A1: Honestly, I also started as a way to show the reflective parts of our teacher eval system. I just shared the link w/ my admin..
Good point Dave. Reflection is vital for growth.
Good morning Jon! Great to be with you this morning.
A1: I started because I wanted to share ideas & I thought it was important to model what I expected kids to do -
I will blog even if no one ever reads what I post ...
A1 - I also blog because I'm a bad writer and I want to show my Ss that all can write. You will get better.
A1: I am not a blogger. Does this mean I am a tech loser right before the holidays? 😨
great pt. re amplifying your voice
A1 reflect on curiosities & questions, take stands, influence, push thinking, sense-make thru micro + macro blogging across media
A1: It's also a way to and beliefs in education; communicating who I am as an educational leader
my next post going to have to be on that article
A1: have yet to blog~maybe I will start soon :) looking forward to learning more about the process this am.
Do you schedule time in your calendar? How do you make it a routine?
Great suggestion on dedicating specific time to blogging.
https://t.co/n4NjITSXXw
carve out 1 hr/wk dedicated to exploring writing about it. From tech perspective, go with Weebly or Wix
A1: Blogging kind of keeps you in a state of perpetual beta. It's great have to reflect on what's worked over the years.
A1) One blogs because they can. Value is priceless. It gives one a voice.
No worries Jon. Holiday time for me.
A1 I blog as a reflection of what we've done/accomplished. Helps so much to think through the process again https://t.co/clgGj1mtA8
A2: making time has been difficult of late. Suffering a bit of blogging burn out tbh.
I need to adopt this mindset. It hasn't become "routine" yet, and it's about reorganizing my habits. https://t.co/PSzeniuiHU
A2: Finding the time for me isn't usually a problem. It has become a part of my routine. I value the reflection time, so I time
Good tech tips - can't seem to find an hour at one stretch - for me it's bits of time :-)
I blog for me. So I can see where I was; understand where I am; and decide where I'm going!
A1:My blog is a reflection tool. For me is therapeutic, but as learn from others’ reflections, I hope others can learn from me too.
Joe from UK been blogging for a couple of month enjoy it but in need of inspiration for Decembers post!
Thinking about blogging? Check out today's going on right now!
exactly. When I run, I am just happy that I exercised. But, blogging freezes me in my tracks.
A1 Want to get in to the blog game, especially after reading many each week. I respect their sharing, passion and reflections.
It's really in writing that we get to amplify our voice - I like that word Tony!
I blog to share ideas, develop my own learning, and reflect on life.
take an idea in your head and just go for it...
A1. I blog for three reasons: To force me to reflect, to improve my writing skills, and play more frequently with the written word.
A1: I blog because I have learned so much from other bloggers and want to do anything to be able to pay that back/forward
A1 It is great to see all the responses why professional edus blog. All those reasons would be true for S blogging as well!
A1 I can be transparent in my thinking & my own learning. Reflection is where I begin to grow. Why not do this alongside others?
A1: I blog as stress relief sometimes. I'll just open a draft and pound away on the keyboard. Sometimes I don't even post.
blogging is important 4 Ss because someone other than their teacher can comment and add value to the posts. No work.
Hey all! Fred Ende, Assst. Director of Curriculum, metrto NYC.
My muse is not denied. Must write...
I started to ask myself, "If I have nothing to blog about, does that mean I am not doing anything new or important?"
A1 I blog to comment topics that interest me, to record current challenges, to clear my head, to engage in a conversation
THIS! https://t.co/M2vWZLbX6g
A1: Blogging is generally for me a way to make my ideas more concrete and force me to action.
I like "archive ideas" - good way to share your ideas & get idea from others to improve what you already have
thanks for joining Tom and thanks for the kind words. Your blogs always show your heart and I love them
Hey Tony! Can you blog for me too!!! I'd like a map of where I'm going and also to understand where am. https://t.co/8g45kBC62w
I blog for me. So I can see where I was; understand where I am; and decide where I'm going!
blogging has given me a voice to sharing my reflection & learning. Twitter has allowed me to amplify my voice
you are so kind my friend....you impress me with your dedication and thoughtful posts!
morning Jay! How is life out your way?
Good morning everyone! Psyched to be back with you all ! Communications coordinator
No doubt that reading blogs inspire me to take action https://t.co/jaBM6kq3J8
A1: Blog mostly 2 clarify my own thoughts, but also in the hope of inspiring others or maybe even convert a few others 2 prog T'ing
a schedule may work...you may be on to something.
well, taught me all about the amplification of voice!
Helllooooo Fred!!! Can’t wait to connect again.
Tom always shares interesting perspectives & valuable insights...gets me thinking! Always a pleasure to read
A2: That's where I need help. If I get the inspiration after helping T's or S's, I'll start right away. Otherwise, I'm stuck.
A1) I created a challenge for myself to blog on "Reflecting On 91 Days of Winter White Space" @ https://t.co/rRMmlh07vQ .
What works well for me is to use voice to text while I have a few minutes, get my ideas down, then clean it up & go!
Once you birth a piece..a series generally follows. Thrs something to be said about thought in clusters
A2 I have carve out dedicated time that I will write. I have included reflections in my high school's blog, but want much more.
However, I often have blog ideas sparked by a Tweet.
A1: Blogging gives me the freedom to amplify my voice amongst the rumbling & earns us the right to SPEAK out LOUD!
Not at all! Maybe today's will inspire you to start? : )
A3:Sometimes I'm very organized and I brainstorm story ideas and preplan a week or so at a clip, other times I role w what comes up
When do you schedule the time? I realize this depends on the person & personal preference, too.
That's been my reluctance as well...but then I listen to what I tell my Ss and keep trying! :)
Gooooood morning, friend. Hope all is well in CT!
Write back at you sir. And Thank you!
A1: To grow, reflect, model and lead. I learn and listen better because I blog. I am better because I blog.
I've seen some pretty great blogs/bloggers to model...
Fun to go back in time to read your posts, maybe cringe/smile a little, realize your growth!
Blogging is really therapeutic! It calms you down, and helps you reflect! https://t.co/tu452p0JPx
A1:My blog is a reflection tool. For me is therapeutic, but as learn from others’ reflections, I hope others can learn from me too.
i wonder abt blogging things that might be seen as contentious at my schl, guess thats the SM dilemma, understanding ppl
great point. Writing is not my strength either, but blog has helped a little.
First 5 blogs, I had friends check it 1st. Sometimes go back & edit even after publishing. Reflection doesn't stop when you publish
Thanks Sandy, reflection without action is meaningless. In my opinion.
A1 Blogging helps me to reach a bigger audience than my co-workers and our clients & partners. Also, I love to write.
A1 We blog to help make connections. Connect division policy, practice, initiatives, best practice. Sense making
Another good idea! Thanks.
I used to be able to carve time better...need to do again
A1 I blog when jumbled thoughts coalesce into a coherent idea I can run by my team for feedback. https://t.co/fQbx9tFVDI
sometimes tweeting helps me to articulate my thinking. A1 I write a lot never makes it to blog
David from VA. I got up early and I'm still late!
Yes! once you do that, it will work out. I usually do it during my first prep of the school day
A2: I make sure I blog each week. My goal is always three posts, but I'm happy when I get one. It's a goal, not a noose.
A2: I actually haven't found time to start a blog yet! Being in college still, I'm just starting to learn about blogging
You need a few more things on your plate. :-)
A1: I write as another medium of conveying my passion and what moves me. By doing so empowering others to do the same.
this is what I question about blogging, do I really have something to share publicly
A1. Another great aspect about blogging is it provides voice to those who like to talk less (1/2)
what's up kid?? This is too early for me... Can't even imagine for you!! :)
A2 Going to start a class blog for Ps & Ss with new semester, plan to blog at end of day
Great for providing us w/ direction. Never thought of blogging as a compass or GPS, but that's what it can do for us
You're right! So important to provide opportunities for Ss to reflect--from the earliest grades- so they grow the ability
This conversation is amazing! I can't digest it all right now, but will go back today and reread. So many great thoughts
A1: The true value is if I can inspire one educator to take action by reading my blog
A1: I blog in part to (try to) give back to the blogging community that has stretched, challenged, and supported me so much!
Yeah... there's a balance of what you post towards your blog
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i wonder abt blogging things that might be seen as contentious at my schl, guess thats the SM dilemma, understanding ppl
that is the best reason for blogging! You will find you aren't alone!
A2: Wrote a ton over the summer & then just used that as fodder for 2 months. Now try to use a part of ea w/e to add more.
inspiration strikes me at different times. Running, gym, music, or when teaching.
make the time sacred - as uninterruptible as an important face-to-face meeting. (1/2)
A1 Blogging is a way to share how you have an impact in regards to what you are passionate & curious about. Sharing perspective...
As one who has never blogged, where do you all do this?
A2. You HAVE to make time! I find it easy to do it early in the morning with coffee, then go back and edit as the day goes on!
A1c I do enjoy blogging, but I enjoy reading blogs the most!
A2. Switch blogging for something else you may do i.e. instead of watching a TV show, devote an hour to blogging.
A1. and for those of us who like to talk more, it encourages us to speak through something other than our mouths. :) (2/2)
I do it around the same time every day&I try to write everyday the way I suggest my Ss do it. Model expectation
Good morning! I just recently started blogging.
love that one, well if its the one that says she will be after this, its like i will one day be the tchr i wish to be
We need to encourage our fellow edu to blog. I think many think "but I don't have any insight to share." Not true!
Blogging: because I dislike sound bite debates
I like the idea of a blog being one's repository of educational stories that 1 can call on in a variety of situations
T's use it with S's to reflect on literature but also use as their method for creative writing, journaling.
Shout out to who looked over my first piece before I published.
I'm with you,
I'm better because I blog. https://t.co/XvMXZAW2wf
A1: To grow, reflect, model and lead. I learn and listen better because I blog. I am better because I blog.
Me too. When I read blogs, I get inspired again. has helped w/that. I just need to make it a routine.
Craig never sleeps! He checks in on the east coast I don't know how!
A1 Checking in a bit late, but blogging is reflective, inspirational, and provides focus for the future. https://t.co/jVyIJ19QdA
Q1 Why do you blog? What’s the value in blogging?
Oh and we are a little late to the party. Office of professional learning Alexandria City Public Schools Virginia
Thanks Jeanne, means so much coming from an educator that I respect so much.
A1: Blogging for me is not about audience. I only need audience of 1 to motivate me to think, after that it is usually personal.
Welcome Kelly. We are on Q2.
I agree Jeanne! He is an inspirational role model/coach for me! :) Oh yea, friend too!
For me, Scott. I need to do it. It helps me get a lot of thoughts organized
A2 Finding time to blog is like anything else -when it is imp it becomes a priority -I enjoy the reflection & "me" time it provides
Tony, you sum up my sentiments about blogging exactly! Blogging is an amazing reflective practice. https://t.co/GOJf1JaINd
I blog for me. So I can see where I was; understand where I am; and decide where I'm going!
Blogging began as a way to help my staff better understand me. Over time it's evolved. I now blog to reflect & lift up others.
Adam does a great job of keeping his blogs brief and embedding relevant video clips to engage https://t.co/t0aIwJ8lek
I write on Sunday nights- as I head into the week... https://t.co/yqShtqe40a
When do you schedule the time? I realize this depends on the person & personal preference, too.
We are better b/c you blog! What you & have inspired and continued is awesome! Thank you! https://t.co/X6wkCt8VQq
A1: To grow, reflect, model and lead. I learn and listen better because I blog. I am better because I blog.
I have one set up but don't use it. I would say time is my factor
You better start blogging! 🤓 https://t.co/63ixstcdwT
A1: have yet to blog~maybe I will start soon :) looking forward to learning more about the process this am.
When I'm proud I want to write and when I'm angry I want to write
A2.Only devote the time you can devote to it. I started thinking I was going to blog daily! I celebrate the time I make for it!
If you're not a strong writer, Blogging makes you take a little more time/effort b/c it's a published doc.
Jump in Brian! Start by writing about some great things you see each day & go from there. Try to start
haha I keep typing (I wonder why)
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Craig never sleeps! He checks in on the east coast I don't know how!
I have to force myself to think of blogging as a way to work through something. It is not necessarily for others.
This is so true! You never know who you will impact... https://t.co/BNkzPcMC1d
A1: The true value is if I can inspire one educator to take action by reading my blog
Amazing how technology/social media has removed the barrier of proximity and opened up limitless connections.
A2 Finding time is hard. I usually write a few ideas on scraps or on a device. It takes weeks to form into posts. Many scraps!
A2 sometimes the blog is about work I am doing a rationale if you like so not really extra work.
Completely agree. Blogging voices who you are without actually using the latter! https://t.co/gS8zKToJ7O
A1. Another great aspect about blogging is it provides voice to those who like to talk less (1/2)
Q2 many times I blog in pieces throughout the week. Or I blog during halftime of the Jets game https://t.co/u5jwjJyl6H
Writing is a solitary endeavor. Sharing what you write is an act of faith.
that's the hard part for many of us - finding time to slow down, connect, & write or speak our thoughts into the screen
Hooray for ! Good morning fellow educators! 😀
I was going to spend that hour doing something any way, might as well make it productive!
Hi Jay we should hear about our proposal soon cc
blogging also gives us the opportunity to amplify & empower other voices. It's in that way we grow as educators
Model risk taking!! https://t.co/1q4sYkbwQ9
That's been my reluctance as well...but then I listen to what I tell my Ss and keep trying! :)
I've done quite a few guest blogs for people which is a great way to share and reflect. Tough to keep up my own blog. New year!
Q2. How do you find time to invest in the blogging process?
and if a conflict, move time block-don't delete. wake up 1 hr earlier, stay up 1 hr later
Agree, but reflections more than cocktail chatter. Blogs can curate your journey, however. https://t.co/j9yfpDYsoE
I like the idea of a blog being one's repository of educational stories that 1 can call on in a variety of situations
We’ve all been there. It develops a
A2 Blogging is a part of my learning, so it is woven into my own learning process and culture.
Agree. Blogging keeps you in a state of perpetual beta. Time to reflect on what's worked.
a2: I actually schedule a calendar event called “blogging” at a weekly time. Also following any PD I try to post as reflection.
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a1: I blog as a reflection tool for my experiences. I'm 3 posts into the process.
great point- I love blogging with others- even more growth through collaboration! 21st century skills baby!
A1: I just started a blog. I feel it will help me process all of the great info/ideas I gather thru chats like
A1- I've need to start blogging!! Thanks for this topic and all your great ideas! I'll be learning from u all today!
I love the honest and thoughtful reflections in your blog. They push my thinking and that's great! https://t.co/gfrZvgXdDP
A1: Blogging for me is not about audience. I only need audience of 1 to motivate me to think, after that it is usually personal.
A2: I haven't been blogging lately, but...I've been writing the BOOK I've always said I'd write!
A2: Like anything important, one must make time. As a Covey disciple, I view it as Quad II work https://t.co/j3fJbtgOC2
"Goal, not a noose." Love it. Need to apply that to a few more areas in my life too. 😉 https://t.co/oXKzZMybUy
A2: I make sure I blog each week. My goal is always three posts, but I'm happy when I get one. It's a goal, not a noose.
carry a pad and pen and jot down the ideas when they come to you! then synthesize
lol i find it hard to find the Q's and keep up :)
Starting out seems to focus on expression of ideas. I'm challenging myself now to engage in more synthesis.
A2) Turning off the tv has given me time.
A2 Carve out smaller pieces of times here and there. Early am is usually best for me.
True! I have read quite a few and thought... now I can do that.
A2: it's not easy & am guilty of letting it slip due to time. Better to make it a priority each week. Need to follow my advice
Thank you Sandy, you are an extraordinarily talented educator as well. I love your passion my friend.
Wordpress, Blogger, and Edublogs are popular platforms.
A2: Time is often my issue with blogging. I want to be consistent but finding the elusive time is a struggle. When I do, I write.
A2 Time shouldn't be an excuse. Schedule it and it will be done. https://t.co/V1GaKU5hTH
Q2. How do you find time to invest in the blogging process?
I need to change my mindset to this. https://t.co/kDfKueNkA7
A1: Blogging for me is not about audience. I only need audience of 1 to motivate me to think, after that it is usually personal.
LOL! Hey Craig!! I can barely blog for myself!!
Maybe you need to change something about how you write? Time? Location? Trying to think of something to reinvig.
A2 Blog more on schl holidays. If I can't stop thinking about something...it usually means I need to blog about it.
A2: The only thing that gets in the way of me blogging, is life!
A2) As methodical as I am, I never plan to blog. My blogs are the results of incidents, conversations, or school events.
Don't think that way, think, do have something to share. Added pressure makes u clam up.
I get excited if the stats say 1 person has taken the time to read mine!
A1. I used to blog back in the day. When I saw everyone here doing it, I was tempted back into the blogging world!
The first step in becoming a blogger is to blog. Sometimes it takes that first simple/courageous step.
We stay true to the passion of blogging. Growth, reflection, sharing. Love the
A2 Time is always a constant. I think about what it is that is important, what I need & then reflecting globally supports my growth
A2 I do not have to find the time. I write a lot. And if an article wants to be published, i give him this favour.
Like this idea, a strategy I might be able to make work. https://t.co/6RLCYIUjYY
A2. Switch blogging for something else you may do i.e. instead of watching a TV show, devote an hour to blogging.
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Yes! Blogging is about developing community and our PLN, as much as it is reflecting on our own practice.
A2: Sometimes they almost write themselves during the week, but usually I do each week and then write the blog. My PLN inspires me
A2 At conferences, I'd blog every night to help synthesize what I learned and to share.
great point! Important that these stories illuminate the Purpose/Vision
A2: I have to be disciplined to write each week AND to publish. I have to remember: It doesn't have to be perfect to be ready."
So true! If it's important to you, you find time.
Main reason I love PLN, helps me stay accountable
The access of google drive - wherever I am I can edit or continue working...also blow drying my hair, is time for lot of ideas!
a2: time is the challenge...although when I'm come up with a passionate idea I find time...it's sometimes hard to get the idea
A2: Finding time to blog is like finding time to do anything; you don't just find time, you have to make time. Prioritize
So Jeremy -> where is your HEARTland? Been there recently?
blogging can be theraputic then. :)
LOL! No way silly! You really helped me understand the power of blogging better!
A2. I have to blog after every one else is in bed!
A2 4me the time comes when the msg has to be writing, im like the bobbing bird on the glass, when its time to bo, u cant stop :)
Woke up early in Texas... Just in time for - LaTonya, supt!
Good morning and Happy Saturday, ! ?
I write the blog in my head when something thought provoking happens. I type when I remember to:)
I try to blog twice a week. Putting it into my calendar helps!
A2) Blogging is an action item in my agenda - INSPIRE
A2 Saturday and Sunday mornings or late at night are only times I have block of time to focus.
A2) I make time for blogging when can. I'm okay with the blog not being perfect. That saves time too. :)
A2 I do write a lot in different ways & use a variety of platforms, so this helps support my growth as a blogger.
A1: Just started in August. Taking baby steps. I blog to reflect and share. That's how I can grow as a life-learner.
A2 I need to get past the fear of hitting the "post" button on my blog. Writing has never been a plus for me...more of a talker.
That Lisa is awesome! You folks have so many amazing educators blogging in your community!
A2 - I have a running folder where I dump ideas - topics, video clips, links, images - then just write!
A2 I used to have 'em scheduled but it felt forced, not holistic. Now I blog when the feeling comes over me..
A2: I need to do a better job of making time. It's random, no method to my madness.
A2: finding time to blog can be as quick & simple as tweeting during a workshop and then summarizing/expanding on your words
I hear the time issue a lot with blogging. Simple, if it matters, you'll make time. I'm a more reflective person due to blogging.
A2b: I like to write in airports and on planes. I will often get several posts written during these times.
Topic of the post depends on your experience. Look for opps where something was different than you expected.
This is a great way for me to blog. When I don't I'm a mess with all things education https://t.co/vJRcEap1Gg
For me, Scott. I need to do it. It helps me get a lot of thoughts organized
A2) it's a challenge b/c blogging is not one the the highest priorities on my list. But you find time for what you value.
Yes. Voice is never about who speaks the loudest!
A2: Don't plan time to blog. Plan time to reflect and share. I planned time to blog for years - never did it once.
It's like a glimpse into Adam's brain!!!
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A2 - I have a running folder where I dump ideas - topics, video clips, links, images - then just write!
I do love blogging after conferences to reflect
A2: I carve out time - I make the time; usually allow ideas to during the week, write Sunday night
To reflect & clarify as you think out loud?
a2: started over Thanksgiving. I have been using the time away from the building to blog. Evenings, weekends, holidays.
Any suggestions for a Junior in hoping to blog in the future? Maybe during my student teaching semester next year
extremely therapeutic.Writing always is. But since I'm considering audience too, craft is next
A2) Finding time is hard, but worthwhile when I do. I capture idea as the come in Evernote, Keep and then work through.
I have several drafts of post, I guess I will dig them up and just put them out there.
very true! Good to see/hear you Maggie.
now I blog when something big happens & I can't shake it or just need to share/reflect out loud.
A2: Finding time for longer posts is difficult, but brief posts have become a part of my lesson reflections. Running record for me.
thanks. Don’t always use the scheduled time, but at least I am weekly reminded that I HAVE a blog!! Lol
I typically make time in the early AM or late night https://t.co/RWlZe2AVSY
A2. I have to blog after every one else is in bed!
A2: Time usually flees my lifestyle but when I can catch up to it...I WRITE to the universe so it knows I'm still in the race.
Speaking of that let’s blog that topic we’ve been talking about!
agree Jim - offers others insight into how we process, reflect, respond to what we observe but blogs begins inside
When did you learn this month? What was an experience that you wish was different? How would you improve it?
Thanks Greg, this makes sure u don't worry about what other's think. That is not important for blog. In my opinion.
can we make a shared list of our blogs? 🎉blog roll!
A2 I have been struggling with this lately...I need to schedule it and work it my weekly practice.
what are the preferred blogsites?
That's interesting...more introspective? Blog as thinking tool
A2: Was using my blog to help Ps see what we did in class that day. For some reason, I abandoned that this year....
I try and jot notes in a notebook or notes on my phone. Usually in time that would be spare I.e on train
A2 I don't have a set plan on when I blog, It depends from my mood. But whenever the mood is right, anytime is a good time to blog!
Me too, just never internalized as a regular part of what I do https://t.co/5xrKuKivyv
A2 At conferences, I'd blog every night to help synthesize what I learned and to share.
A2: Don't carve out regular time for blog bc priorities are #1 my learners & #2 personal life. Those things can take all the time.
I use Wordpress but do love Weebly
Very true Ben! I find it relaxes me. I don't watch much tv. https://t.co/WjQLFiyAKS
I hear the time issue a lot with blogging. Simple, if it matters, you'll make time. I'm a more reflective person due to blogging.
Utilizing whitespace - would be proud. It's a topic we've been discussing
Must the time to make it happen! https://t.co/7OfGyYvK2X
I hear the time issue a lot with blogging. Simple, if it matters, you'll make time. I'm a more reflective person due to blogging.
I guess thinking it may help 1 person alone is still worth it, hu? Thanks inspiring y'all!
That's important to get out there. Blog posts aren't always polished. It's a fast-paced flow of ideas.
A2 Sometimes a blog will keep writing itself in my head over a couple of days - try to capture it on paper in between.
A2. I set deadlines. Last year I engaged in a experience where every day, for a year, I wrote a post (1/2)
A2: Time is a rare commodity in 21st ed but it i important to share what you do with the world and make your own thinking visible
exactly. It's been so powerful for me. I just love collaborating and sharing ideas. We are better together.
Keep a piece open and minimized on my desktop - so my posts "haunt" me until complete!
Yes! Just write it. https://t.co/OZ6vedIbTF
A2) I make time for blogging when can. I'm okay with the blog not being perfect. That saves time too. :)
thanks for sharing this. That is my challenge... Feeling that I must write a lot to consider it blogging
Definitely a lot of inspiration here! https://t.co/3ge9iEplGd
A2: Sometimes they almost write themselves during the week, but usually I do each week and then write the blog. My PLN inspires me
There is certainly a lot to be learned by reading others, though valuing your voice can be the personal impetus.
Don’t get stuck on a certain format, length, perfection - just write. We want our Ss to just write, then they edit, model for them!
That is perfect. Inspiration can be short and sweet! https://t.co/JPYe8nf6ZB
A2: Finding time for longer posts is difficult, but brief posts have become a part of my lesson reflections. Running record for me.
I have thought of switching but so much time on Wordpress
A2: I have a few unpublished posts that I add to as I gain ideas or perspective. Don't write an entry all at once.
next Wednesday. Am wondering about your HEARTland. Where your memories live...
Hmm...I think I can handle short posts!!
As a matter of fact, if you are "thinking" about other's "feelings" I think you should not blog.
and that it may not be a perfect style to the reader. That is the part, I think, that freezes me....
I have tried that. I never get to the typing part!
A2. That taught me a blog can be as short as a few sentences, if it means something for you or someone else. Now I write monthly.
YES!! https://t.co/ahaiSAGbPs
Don’t get stuck on a certain format, length, perfection - just write. We want our Ss to just write, then they edit, model for them!
A2: After participating in 2 daily blogging challenges last year, I’m hooked. Usually a late night or early morn
A2: I am often remiss and do not prioritize the time - I have some catching up to do
morning Todd - our team really valued chance to visit and cross pollinate -
it can be overwhelming for some to have the courage to start. But once you do, it's so powerful.
and that 1 person may just be me :)
WOW!! That's awesome Adam!! You're going to kill it tomorrow! Maybe run an extra mile for me while you're at it! ;)
A2: Time to blog? It's sort of like brushing your teeth or putting on your shoes. It's something you chose to make essential.
The spam messages during are getting ridiculous for me... anyone else?
Agreed! I keep longer notes for myself.
Jim you do a great job. I love how you promote the efforts and achievements of your students.
A2: So important that you write down blog ideas & let them percolate. My best synthesis comes on long runs, in the shower, etc.
Inspiration? What do you usually blog about? Is there a theme?
Any suggestions for a Junior in college hoping to blog in the future? Maybe during my student teaching semester next year!
I do that too- sometimes there are a lot of ideas, sometimes not so many :)
Yes need to work on getting what rattles in the head out! https://t.co/rH1i4TrzJg
A2 Sometimes a blog will keep writing itself in my head over a couple of days - try to capture it on paper in between.
Me too. A few of my posts were based off notes I took on my phone listening to my pastor speak in church!
I have to think that way. If I start to think of it as being viewed by others, I may never post it!
I admire the ppl who craft their writing, there a refined-ness abt it, mine is more rustic scribbling :) a meandering yarn
thanks for the reply. Actually plenty of things when I think about your questions!
IMO they don't need to be perfect to post, just honest
A2. Making time to blog has been the challenge. I jot down idea-prepare to write-then a week goes by+ I toss it. Important to share
So many great options! As long as it provides ease, it is a good choice.
Also read blogs like & get inspiration
I would agree. Definitely therapeutic. Also a wonderful sense of accomplishment when I finish one.
A2. I often blog early in the morning or in the evening. It helps me to relax so I make it a priority. It takes the place of tv.
Nice perspective. https://t.co/HtOsEEfYxn
There is certainly a lot to be learned by reading others, though valuing your voice can be the personal impetus.
A2) Time is available,yet I haven't been wise in my allocation of it to my desire to blog. Often start a draft, but don't finish.
I definitely agree w this! But sometimes the issues at work are sensitive and it's hard to anonymize it or broaden it
A2: I try to blog every week but usually comes out to twice a month. Typically when something inspires me I write, no set schedule
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A2 I blog after an inquiry & exploration
Guess i NEED the pressure :-)
Right after your marathon tomorrow. Shouldn't you be sleeping?
we agree! we make videos of our highly effective teachers 2 share their practice
A2. Once you start looking blogging you will find "bloggable" moments everywhere! Your eyes will be open wider!
There are many approaches to how we go about writing. It would be terrific to share them with S writers.
Great idea! I'll make a google form and share it shortly. https://t.co/JLXjPy41Nw
can we make a shared list of our blogs? 🎉blog roll!
A2: Blogging is another way I can grow. If I wanna grow I make the time.
that's such an important point Rusul! It does allow us the chance to amplify other voices & spotlight issues!
Just started blogging & need to remember:
It's not to impress....it's for me. (Takes some pressure off.)
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I blog for me. So I can see where I was; understand where I am; and decide where I'm going!
I currently don't have a personal blog but (A1 ) Reflection and Connection are two main things I feel blogging helps provide.
If you have a blog, can you share it so we can all learn from eachother?
My suggestion is to stop hoping to blog in future & start actually blogging in the now. Record the journey! https://t.co/rsTXD57S3t
You're welcome. It's good to make more connections with fellow educational bloggers
A2 time isn't "found". Set priorities.
then I would embarrass all of the really smart math people I know!
Hey follow this week have great things planned 4
A2: I would think school admins could write school newsletters as a blog entry! 2X the impact 1/2 the time
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haha. So true. Leaving your blog up as a tab could help! I have like 3 posts myself! I'm new!
- Never thought of it that way. Same struggles. Thanks for sharing.
Like , I keep a list of future blog topics & ideas. I add it to the list when it pops into my head.
Wow. Thanks Angelo -> HEARTland connects us!
Happy to hear it, Tom. Happy Holidays!
Awesome! I have been using the iPhone notes app to log idea or topics, but this approach is thorough! https://t.co/jDrvs9uQ4D
It's like a glimpse into Adam's brain!!!
https://t.co/stw1NMuS0r
A2 - I have a running folder where I dump ideas - topics, video clips, links, images - then just write!
My problem is if I don't set a schedule (like once a month) I tend not to look as deeply for inspiration. :)
A4 I feel responsible to an audience now, I didn't feel that way in the beginning, (1/2)
exactly I must remember to comment more on blogs I enjoyed
i think thats impt, its abt what it means to you, or that can be the focus, its ur blog for ur purpose :)
I often don't have the time to blog so I have a "running blog" through pics via Twitter action speaks loud
A2: Trying to use to help me focus.
A2: 2/2 Saturdays are my usual blogging day when I'm not hiking or doing something else.
Hey follow this week have great things planned 4
Don't schedule it, do it when u feel a need. Back to honesty and authenticity. Schedule workouts, not feelings.
Write from the heart, and don't take any advice from all those too quick to offer it
A3: I did create a notebook for topic ideas and such. I guess I just need to put it on my calendar to get in the habit.
That is why your posts are so powerful! They inspire others to reflect honestly as well. https://t.co/pmecGvRWZY
IMO they don't need to be perfect to post, just honest
A2 Blogging is never complete for me. I feel that I can always revisit, rethink, repost. Comfortable doing this globally.
Regarding time - perhaps there is some other busy work to automate or make more efficient; create the time to write
A3: I keep a notebook and jot down ideas for future posts. However, I tend to write and publish when I'm inspired by someone/thing
AMEN! It's all for you!! Enjoy the journey because it's an amazing one!
A4 (2/2) So now I try to choose topics that are good for me but will also resonate with readers
A2 I often type a quick text/email to myself with the bones of a post, it's an easy way to create to impetus to follow up later
thanks, Tom. maybe I should realize that is "my voice" per se.
I learned the of the post does not matter; it's the and ! See https://t.co/uP5BhWyFXJ
Hmm...I think I can handle short posts!!
hard 2 get past worrying abt making ourselves transparent &no matter how much I edit b/f hit publish - I'm not satisfied
Time is the #1 commodity. Blogging shows vulnerability, allows reflection, models a for others!
Absolutely, thanks for sharing.
Plus, personally, I am much more likely to read a blog if it is brief, concise.
Great point! It’t about quality not quantity. Sometimes less is more! https://t.co/4KVW0H8Mic
A2. That taught me a blog can be as short as a few sentences, if it means something for you or someone else. Now I write monthly.
A3: my process varies. Sometimes words just pour out. Other times I start several posts and keep coming back to them before I pub.
A3. I am a "Gusher"! I like to put everything down then go back and see what it is I actually wrote.
A3. My planning looks different when I am writing for a specific purpose. I have a notebook that I keep lots of ideas/quotes in.
Q3 What does your planning process look like for blogging?
To write & present about my Fellowship to US-Harvard, ISTE & visiting schls- blogging about it had made it easier to recall facts
If your blogging goal is to help others, keep your posts short and to the point. This will make you more effective and save time.
what else is there to do during halftime except blog or refill the chips and guac?
That would be amazing to blog about your student teaching. It would be a great thing to look back on too
A2: Finding time can be hard. Blogging doesn't have to be long process. Some posts are more in depth, but can be quick writes.
A2 Blogging is like any other passion, you find ways to make it happen.
I have one on weebly and Wordpress. . Easy to set up and publish for free. https://t.co/eAn4p2HjG1
what are the preferred blogsites?
That's great advice for a non-writer! I now just free write w/ an idea to get something down. Come back to format, etc.
I have it bookmarked on my tool bar on all of my computers :)
It's also a ripe source of material, esp when you're first beginning to blog.
Hi Andrea!! Think of you everyday- the koala bear you gave me is in my car!
I think I might want a diff place to just rattle on about randomness :)
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A3: I keep a notebook and jot down ideas for future posts. However, I tend to write and publish when I'm inspired by someone/thing
lol dad says we all have the same amt of time, some do more with it :)
totally get that it must be part of your daily routine, but it can be a challenge to find relevant topics
A2b If you love blogging, finding the time to do it is the least of your concerns!
A2: I tend to blog early in the morning on the weekends or late nights. Not always good at being consistent.
Yes. In my opinion, blogs should be first and foremost about the writer, and second about the reader.
A2- like anything, time somehow becomes available when you are passionate about somwthing! Find the love & you'll find the time.
A3 If a good idea hits - I'll dictate into Evernote during my commute - hands free of course
Thanks coach! Desire is there now :) Working on being consistent- CHALLENGE!!!
Don't want to say I'm a bad writer but writing has always been a process for me. Guess this would improve if I did more
Buenos dias! How are you?
I have one prep for 40 min between 2 classes. I need to probably realize it needs to fit into my evening routine
Today's topic is blogging! You should check out that hashtag this morning!
I am always torn about when to write. does a nice job of sticking to a schedule https://t.co/IycFVSLhEI
My problem is if I don't set a schedule (like once a month) I tend not to look as deeply for inspiration. :)
A2a- As my Ss have begun the process with & her Ss, I'll model writing & get mine done.
Then speak. Use the speech to text tool in Google Docs (or anything else), & VOILA! You have your blog post.
I didn't learn it right away. Blogging instinctually is self-centred. But can be so powerful if we empower others
A2: Friends can help motivate, inspire, or hold you accountable for writing too. Right ?
Sara Bright, NJ principal, late to the party as usual!
The specific engine has thwarted me: wordpress? blogster? Other thoughts?
Q3: I tried to do ad-hoc writing for a while but never got a routine. In Sept I started a format and stuck with it.
Connecting with the of your readers is key! https://t.co/OGFsEEE8yK
That is why your posts are so powerful! They inspire others to reflect honestly as well. https://t.co/pmecGvRWZY
IMO they don't need to be perfect to post, just honest
Great idea! I write it down in a notebook, but the idea of emailing it is great, you can copy & paste the bones!
I maintain a page on Brilliant or Insane that houses ideas for future posts. Those ideas come from places like , other conversations
YES! Posts can be quick and focused in nature. That's key to remember.
A3: My planning process is headphones for loud music and my computer. HAHA that is it. Again not a "job" a "passion" now.
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A3 There is nearly no planing. Articles are the result of constant writing. If an article is ready and wants to be blogged i do it.
A2: When an interesting enough phenomenon emerges, there is always time to blog. :-)
A3 Planning includes: inspiration, note scratching, adding to pile/file/folder, reflecting, crafting, bouncing off peer, posting.
I love you combination of genres. I probably write with too serious a voice, sometimes, haha.
I see some of your posts do that too.
Great idea, Fred. You're right: a schedule may be what is required to schedule reflection time (blogging)!
Absolutely! Great way to look at it.
I think that it is risky putting yourself out there
This has been my approach. Notes app on iPhone. but I haven't been consistently sitting down to write yet https://t.co/TJg9tZkBdC
A3: I keep a notebook and jot down ideas for future posts. However, I tend to write and publish when I'm inspired by someone/thing
Blogging has helped me be a better educator, dad & person. Blogging = better me!
Agreed and I love to see how my writing has evolved
Truth! Check out - he has mastered short blog, strong message
I love this...it doesn’t have to be perfect to be valuable!
A3 Not sure i have developed a planning process yet - when a topic strikes me I begin writing!
I am a terrible keyborader so I love voice to text apps - just downloaded - rec by let u know
A3) I have an idea about what I'm writing about. I start typing and posts tend to follow a similar format for sharing learning
a3: an idea comes, usually rattles around on the drive to and from work, and eventually hopefully gets put into a coherent post
You are not alone! Me too!
I must try that. I guess I can't mumble though. Better have coffee first. :) https://t.co/2ttMI2Ra98
Then speak. Use the speech to text tool in Google Docs (or anything else), & VOILA! You have your blog post.
Yes. We can say a lot in a paragraph. Sometimes more than in a page!
I agree. Blogging is as much a manner of seeing as it is a mode of expression.
A2) Wrote my 1st blog this week for on and . It will post next week!
I love my koala bear too. My son loved it
After reading recent blogs by and , I knew I was missing out in this venue. Time to stop lurking!
A2 Blogging about Ss achievement is something I book in my schedule. I meet with Ss weekly & blog w/ answers from the interview.
A3. I think about what topic I want to write about the most. I plan over several hours in my head. Sometimes I handwrite a draft
darn it! Now technology has made it impossible or me to have an excuse! Thanks, Sean.
A3 I keep a notebook of thoughts & ideas, then create posts with examples of what I am reflecting on.
Hey Just realized you were here.Hope your schedule is getting less hectic. 12/10! I'll send details today.
and remember to put key phrase in subject box or just the word blog for easier finding
A3 Start with thought provoking quote/picture and start writing. Sometimes it's just a thought from a run. https://t.co/fIDyQjPGA7
Q3 What does your planning process look like for blogging?
I need to do a better job of writing on a consistent basis and keeping my ideas for future posts in one place.
I need to try this out, too!
I often start blogs and save them in draft, clean them up later
like this idea not as scary, just reflect and remember
I know that feeling too :) Has to work for you
I can see the value in a schedule or goal for posting that would keep your mind searching for topics https://t.co/xGTThb6mKY
I am always torn about when to write. does a nice job of sticking to a schedule https://t.co/IycFVSLhEI
My problem is if I don't set a schedule (like once a month) I tend not to look as deeply for inspiration. :)
Bingo: honest blogging over perfect blogging any day. Authentic reflection and learning is the jackpot.
A3: When I write a blog I try to make it very practical and include resources that people use the next day
I'm just tired of typing sometimes. But it doesn't work w/all the abbrev. for Twitter
A3: I keep a notebook handy & draw lots of pictures that help me frame ideas. Add "meat to the bones" later.
Great idea or a set 20 minutes every day?
One of -> more than enough for entire upper Midwest.
Blogging has helped me be incredibly transparent- both professionally & personally! Transparency leads to trust & social capital!
A3. Don’t have a schedule + I think that is part of the problem, Not intently looking for inspiration+ months go by without a post.
A3) My process is to create the draft while in a quiet, calm place. I aim for shorter blog posts, that's what I can handle.
Thanks for the info and suggestions. I'll look up the archive later... And write a post.
Wrote this a couple of weeks ago-goes well with today's topic ESL Musings: They Think Therefore They Write https://t.co/RufnLypgue
doing well here & hope that you are too. Have a blessed day!
I'm a rambler. I have no process! Is rambling a process? I like to leave a lot of white space.
Wrote this a couple of weeks ago-goes well with today's topic ESL Musings: They Think Therefore They Write https://t.co/HIv06yn6vK
A3 I use an app to keep a list of ideas tied to my Google tasks. I'm always able to add ideas/blog starters for later use.
A2- every moment around you could be a blog-worthy moment. Take 5 minutes at the end of your day to reflect. It helps!
That doesn't always make it easy to jump in, but it's worth it!
I will have to check that out.
A3 I first come up with an idea, then a rough outline. At that point I usually blog directly in https://t.co/u5jwjJyl6H
A3: Planning = keeping a list of topics I'd like to write on. This is formed by interest, experience, or things I read. Then write!
A3) not much planning. When I feel like I have something to share or get off my mind, I just run with it.
I think that's what resonates with my readers. How "real" I am! That's what they tell me at least
That's where I start as well, notes in my phone.
A3: The rich conversations with my PLN on and inspire and deepen my thoughts. I jot those ideas down & mold them.
Doug what is in your opinion, the purpose of blogging?
A3. Blogging has made me more attuned to the world around me. I take photos & jot down notes & phrases. Then I try to tell a story.
That happens to me! Sometimes I'll wake with phrases rattling in my head. I keep a notebook by bed.
thanks! Serious is good! Please @ me when you write! I tend to expand on my in my posts
funny I was just thinking that maybe I need to utilize dictation in the car to craft my posts
so powerful when the kids see you as a writer. That was my move often when I taught WW.
Think of an idea. Sometimes draft an outline, but not always. Just sit down and write, usually over two settings. Hit publish.
LOVE this thought! https://t.co/4HUXa7THhu
blogging also gives us the opportunity to amplify & empower other voices. It's in that way we grow as educators
Hadn't thought of this Imagining the possibilities for Ss who have lang problems! Powerful! https://t.co/zbg4yhBCcW
A1. Another great aspect about blogging is it provides voice to those who like to talk less (1/2)
I agree. So interesting to have a visual pathway for my growth.
A3 I collect ideas in Evernote. Many of my sparks for writing come from reading other blogs, tweets, or stuff from school.
That's a great practical tip- Helpful for those just dipping a toe into blogging
I like this idea! Not the pressure but the reminder until completion!
A3 With our Mentor Blog I try to stay timely & relevant as well as (of course) write about something I'm passionate about
A3: If an idea comes to me & I think I must put it down then I will blog about it
Planning is ongoing. Anytime someone in my network brings up an important topic, I add it to the To-Write page.
Indeed. Pictures always get my creative juices flowing.
Amazing what documenting of thought process can do!
Don't forget to leave the window cracked open! Oh wait, it'd be too cold!!!
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Hi Andrea!! Think of you everyday- the koala bear you gave me is in my car!
A3: If an idea comes to mind, I start the post, and jot notes in the body. I have one of those going on right now.
A3: I usually just start writing when inspires me-I usually have been thinking about this for a while.
I agree! Carving out time can be a challenge. I try to write for 10 minutes everyday--writing ideas, notes, etc.
yes! that affliction has haunted me for years!!
Yep. Much easier to edit something that's on the page than an idea that's in your head.
Awesome Starr. Only something small :)
Absolutely! We don't often realize the value of what we are thinking until we put it down on writing! https://t.co/JDRZPC6Ods
A3 Start with thought provoking quote/picture and start writing. Sometimes it's just a thought from a run. https://t.co/fIDyQjPGA7
Q3 What does your planning process look like for blogging?
A3: Process is about 5-7 blogs at a time. I try to develop an idea arc that makes posts flow. I assume they will b read in batches.
Yes. It works for me, but I recognize that it makes more sense for some if it happens randomly!
usually just let it flow. Almost like throwing up on the blog. Then going back to edit, refine. No method to the madness
What do you feel most passionate about?
A3: I don't really have a process. When I get inspired: I sit, type, let it rest, make changes, have my spouse read it, and post.
A3: usually something/someone inspires me to write.Sitting down to plan doesn't work for me...need to write because I want to
What's the deal with ? Doesn't the question have enough communities? Who ARE these people?
A3 - Interactions during my day as Principal motivate/inspire me w/posts, others can relate to that - then let it flow!
yep and come back a day later and edit :) - joy of online - posts can be revised :)
today's is all about blogging! You should be here!
A3 I start generating ideas 4 posts mentally & then start piecing them together. Once on paper, I constantly tweak until satisfied
The little microphone thingie on the IPhone is amazingly accurate dictate then....
A3: Ideas come at any given moment. Music is so important to me and many inspirational moments come when listening. And exercising
I understand preferring one or the other. I prefer writing. I can relax and think.
I also need to write more consistently. I find it difficult to produce meaningful content on a regular basis.
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It could be better, but we're just talking about a listing app here. Simple and gets the job done.
Sometimes it's others that inspire us to write.
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Absolutely! We don't often realize the value of what we are thinking until we put it down on writing! https://t.co/JDRZPC6Ods
A3 Start with thought provoking quote/picture and start writing. Sometimes it's just a thought from a run. https://t.co/fIDyQjPGA7
Q3 What does your planning process look like for blogging?
My blogs usually start with voice-to-text in my app. Step two is opening a Google Doc and just writing - judgement free
Q3: I try to have guest bloggers, typically colleagues, share their stories or highlight the great work going on in their classroom
YES!! You're right! Blogging can empower others around us & that is the impetus for some of my posts.
A3 A favorite time to write is in the morning, in my classroom, before Ss arrive. The quiet anticipation of the space energizes me.
A3 When I'm attending a PD activity, I set aside time to reflect on what I've learned & push it up to my blog
I love getting past people's blocks so I can help them work smarter, not harder.
Thank you! I've only taken one step (1st post) on the journey...need to keep moving forward!
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AMEN! It's all for you!! Enjoy the journey because it's an amazing one!
I have a Google Doc where I jot down possible notes, topics, ideas - then I can access any develop anywhere I have a few minutes.
A3: I wait for inspiration to hit and write the topic. I sit down and write.
thanks Sandy! Hope you're enjoying your weekend!
Hahaha where can I read your blogs? They do sound interesting to read judging it from the time haha! https://t.co/dzS0WMqSc1
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My ELLs began blogging before I did. They were part of the reason I started. Do as I do not as I say.
Absolutely! It is natural and it how I write. Phrases. One word sentences. Images, etc https://t.co/4hO1hCrygS
I'm a rambler. I have no process! Is rambling a process? I like to leave a lot of white space.
A3: I also find inspiration all the time from Twitter if I'm stuck...lurk a chat on the topic and BAM! The log jam is gone!
A3: Okay, well, maybe that is my process! Ha!
really good idea I sometimes forget to write down those catch phrases that pop in that could become a full post
Sounds like Andrea brought a whole suitcase of Koala Bears!!!
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Awesome Starr. Only something small :)
Glad I'm not the only 1. Difficult to get the words from brain to paper sometimes https://t.co/hihzrm8WQw
You are not alone! Me too!
sometimes it's just to work through the block and let it flow. Great ideas can be created.
It's helpful in showing learners that we can speak in a variety of ways!
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W/ no rules on length, topic, relevance, jotting down a couple sentences at the end of a week about your week = growth.
Or schedule if you want it to become a habit. Does it depend for what purpose you're blogging?
A3-no plan. When it comes to me I blog. That's part of my problem. I need to create an plan/notebook/process and be ready.
A3 - W/ and myself for was inspired by now blogging/writing together flows like a river!
that's a great POV Luisa I will remember that
this has been the most eye-opening piece of the blogging-experience for me! Always thought who else would care!
A3: My best blogging ideas USUALLY come a) while running and/or b) from reading other blogs
I have like six if those right now 😀
A3- I usually think of something that will be my "hook" when I'm writing. Then I try and make sure the ending ties it all back in.
Nope! I need to do a few in 2016...
I've got some interesting insights into tech adoption in schools.
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A3) Audience is identified. Message is identified. Love flows ahead of the pen.
One of my biggest setbacks is that I don't use enough. Love the tools.
A3: I correct it, but don't over edit. It's usually fairly short and authentic.
It's part of my problem, too.
Planning process? There's a planning process?! ; )
A3: Catchy title + visual + 500 words or less = Abe's Blog
Thanks Pam! I have ONE more big assignment due tomorrow and then I'm FREE! and I can blog :)
A3: inspiration strikes at any moment... I carry a writer's notebook. Great modeling for students!
thank you, I like variety when I read blogs so I try to include visual as well.
A3: oddly enough I have a small PAPER notebook with ideas for blog posts and also books I want to someday read!!
Good morning friends! Just joining -slept in 😊
Pictures need to be part of your post or a post or your planning process... that'd be neat too
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A3: I keep a notebook handy & draw lots of pictures that help me frame ideas. Add "meat to the bones" later.
A3 if we I get really stuck I let the time of year inspire me. Last week I wrote about being grateful in education. Rare.
Lurking on and reading awesome conversations about writing & blogging.
Yes, I think of it as percolating. https://t.co/bKykZLcIBV
A3: I usually just start writing when inspires me-I usually have been thinking about this for a while.
Same here -I use more than one it becomes an even greater challenge. I also need a schedule/single platform https://t.co/scjisa6tAQ
A3. Don’t have a schedule + I think that is part of the problem, Not intently looking for inspiration+ months go by without a post.
A3: I can not have a process. I just meed to sit and write. If I think too much about it, it then becomes "a task".
Greetings, ! Never been on before.
I will try that! I found more time to post during the summer.
A3a My blog planning process looks like 80 miles of bad road.. right up until thoughts come together. https://t.co/oCdKVXBPDQ
A3: I’ll usually write about something that sticks with me. “I think therefore I write”
If you're writing for entertainment, rambling is fine. If you want to help people, you need focus and organization
You are a pro here Rusul !
A3: Setting up a schedule will help me remember that blogging is important, not to be crowded out by many urgent things in life.
Two amazing PLN groups, & , inspire reflection and possible blogging topics everyday.
A3. With set schedule, I think of some of the things that have happened to me recently. Then I reflect on what was most powerful
the process of writing itself may be all the meaning you need. Cathartic.
keep moving forward. A little is better than nothing. We are better together.
what is the best voice to text app you use ?
A2: I have a really hard time finding time to blog, and then I feel guilty about all the other things I should be doing. It's bad.
planning?! Definitely not😜
Pay homage to your muse ->
I will, Manan. Thanks for the offer. It's great to have a supportive group around me. Thanks PLN.
A3: I try to think of something concrete that others can connect with, and write
A3: I am fortunate - I just write/blog about the amazing things the faculty members and students at do on daily basis
Although now thAt I'm experiencing book writing, I can tell you that blogging is verrrrrry different.
WE'RE talking BLOGGING. BLogginG. Not planning... BloGGing.
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Planning process? There's a planning process?! ; )
This is one of my challenges https://t.co/MwWwQynYeV
I also need to write more consistently. I find it difficult to produce meaningful content on a regular basis.
never thought of blogging with my students!! I love it!! Maybe that will give me the push I need!
I agree A few weeks ago asked me to blog about something during our chat
actually feel that way about most apps I use!
that's so true Maggie! It's about putting it out there!
I think it's imperative to have a visual to start your post aligned to written content.
A3) I like to get feedback from usually one person before posting. Still like that before posting. Sorry :)
Haha. I'm glad to not be alone in this.
totally agree. I don't have plans bc I am planning. It's an on-going process that changes instantly n the classroom
I try to do that too! Also been trying my hand at for reflection after PD.
Hey, , if we're talking about writing and not-writing, would it be ok if I shared an essay I wrote called "Why I Didn't Write"?
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That's disgusting Bill. You obviously work with middle schoolers lol.
I need a schedule and routine, too.
Question for all the bloggers. Were you a journaler/diary keeper/writer before becoming a blogger? I have struggled with habit.
Yes, isn't there a very thin line between teacher & learner?
i think the ones from the heart are the best, just person to person
And the more we reflect, the better we get at that process!
I find my best posts that are the most thoughtful for myself are not planned but just pop up in the brain
A3: I like to start w/photos or a short vid to help show/model what I am promoting
My planning process is simply:
Oh cool I have 30 minutes of free time, or at least time I can stay hidden. Time to reflect/Blog.
Blogging w/ is great reflection, building capacity w/other leaders! cc
Great point! PD, conferences, etc. when you are sharing ideas w/ peers - great source of inspiration for topics.
A3 I blog primarily about and how / why people hate math. So my planning is a daily process of observation and reflection
Done! Thanks for the tip!
Go for it! Trust me, it can be a messy process, but I find it inspiring. will agree with me. https://t.co/8v3rAjDzGz
never thought of blogging with my students!! I love it!! Maybe that will give me the push I need!
1 of my fav Ed bloggers. Fitting & are moderating - they are excellent https://t.co/lIITwVzvuo
A3. Blogging has made me more attuned to the world around me. I take photos & jot down notes & phrases. Then I try to tell a story.
I need to start using to organize my notes written on my phone, on my desktop & on paper.
Glad it's not just me! :)
Not at all. Numbers are more my thing. I do not think of myself as much of a writer.
So true - I don't need to revise as much as I used to bc my blogging voice is more honed now.
We have very similar approaches # satchat My wife has been a hugely positive influence in my blogging.
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thanks Lisa, good to see you!
Need to or want to? For what purpose?
I like to think there isn't a line between teacher and learner. One & the same.
OMG the spam bots are out of control crazy...
A3: Often times it starts with reading the blogs from so many of you. The talent within this this AM is mind-boggling.
I always wonder about whether folks write for themselves, or for others? Who do you blog for?
A3 I blog primarily about and how / why people hate math. So my planning is a daily process of observation and reflection
I would suggest keeping it positive no matter what happens. Bad stuff is fun to write-but can cause prob in future.
I agree 😀. You are real authentic about struggles & successes; so imp. to acknowledge no one is perfect!
So important to share ideas that can be implemented immediately...help each other grow https://t.co/2U6apgQZHT
A3: When I write a blog I try to make it very practical and include resources that people use the next day
A3: I have tiny scraps of paper EVERYWHERE with ideas. They come all the time. I start a draft in and write it later.
I had to decide 4me my bolgs shld be me, i cant be another voice, so i have to accept mine in my style, besides maybe its unique :)
is very true. I have found after writing a book it's harder for me to blog. But I think I like blogging better
A3b I tweet out a lot during PD, sketch note some & takes LOTS o' pics. Latter makes it easy to recollect. https://t.co/LiGmSXjUTN
Peter Elbow would agree with your "method" writing is messy. Sift through to find the golden nuggets.
A4 I'd like to start blogging every week instead of missing weeks. I also would like to start focusing topics a bit more
Chase, MS Principal, Indiana, jumping in late...love the topic.I blog for my staff every Friday...forces me to look for inspiration
A4: Improving blogging-Do it more. Next steps-make time in my schedule.
Thanks, Eric! I appreciate your encouragement. Glad we're connected and learning together!
That sounds like fun - what do you get from it?
Absolutely! I look at older posts and I can see the growth in a way. https://t.co/9HuOQRNlul
And the more we reflect, the better we get at that process!
A3. Improve my blogging by doing it more. I love the feeling when I publish a piece. Also using the helps!
They have their own scanner app & it saves right to your
I'm getting inspired right now to blog about blogging. Thanks for the inspiration everyone. 😁
Ultimately, I blog for me. I mean.. I blog for all the millions of readers.
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I always wonder about whether folks write for themselves, or for others? Who do you blog for?
drew me in... My favorite topic!
Hmm, I could have Ts share science snippets that I might elaborate on https://t.co/qoHdOGj1NQ
Q3: I try to have guest bloggers, typically colleagues, share their stories or highlight the great work going on in their classroom
All of this talk about blogging has me distracted by my most recent draft post...
Happy Holidays to you Scott!
Mix of both, though in my current role, it's more for others because we want to get messages out in the field.
I also blog because it allows me to give value to some of my thoughts, opinions & beliefs that I might not share otherwise!
YES! Amen to that. This became an unintended outcome that speaks to itself. Great point, Tony!
Seeing so many tweets about needing to find time makes me think that our amazing network could offer a blog writing session
Question for bloggers. What was your first post about? I have built my website but am struggling with my debut post.
yes it helps to have a lot of inspirational content on a daily basis. I'm also that lucky. :)
A4 The best way to improve in blogging is – to blog.
Really, spammers! I am not in the mood today. 😡
also a great idea keep it simple
A3) 1-Awareness 2-Desire to add voice to awareness 3-Begin writing 4-Add stories to illuminate 5-Add graphics to illustrate 6-post
(top of head blows off) thnx for that!!
Q4. How are you looking to improve your blogging or what is the next step towards you starting?
If you do not frequently read 's blog, you are missing out!
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A3 I blog primarily about and how / why people hate math. So my planning is a daily process of observation and reflection
Yay! Do it! https://t.co/qvRsODihqk
I'm getting inspired right now to blog about blogging. Thanks for the inspiration everyone. 😁
Right you are my friend. *sigh*
Looking at statistics is interesting. Why r some more popular? I write for me but hope it cld help others. or I acknowledge others
No! I always hated journaling!
Planning a blog is like planning your lessons. If you prepare one day at a time you'll burn out.
circular structure, so smart. Great strategy to teach kids.
Are you able to get more of them to blog as a result of that? Classroom blogs?
And blogging allows us to out loud with an audience! https://t.co/gGK7Lxmoy4
And the more we reflect, the better we get at that process!
Yes! I kept journals all my life. So sad I didn't keep them for my daughters
A4: Simple. I can improve my blogging by...doing more blogging! I need to build self confidence about my writing & just do it!
I use my phone to write. Whatever and whenever. Just blog it.
Haha, that's funny. I do the same.
..very true. Less can be more!
the more you focus on what lifts you up, the more things you'll find that lift you. Stay positive!
I usually don't plan, but for my next blog I have been taking a few notes.
Yes, I'm glad you've said that - reaffirms my beliefs
Great Q - my habit was/is to jot down things I have to get out on any piece of scrap paper I see & not in any set place
Its an interesting question. I think I blog for myself but hope it may benefit others.
awesome suggestion Andrea!
I would agree. I tend to blog primarily to reflect.
I blog to reflect on my practice and to share ideas I think others can benefit from. We are better together.
A3 A lot of brainstorming, scattered papers, a cup of coffee and I can't write without my favorite songs playing in the background!
I'm blogging as a way to get through the 91 days of winter!
Thank you! Seeing others in my PLN sharing so freely motivates me & gives me courage to try!
I know! It's gotten bad! I keep having to block them.
So necessary! Often dedicated blogs to my Admin Team. Just in case no one had said "Your Leadership is Appreciated"
I want to post more long posts that dig deeper into important topics. To start I'm doing more drafting than I used to do
my students need to see that the most!
and you are amazingly good at it! Your staff, and you, are better for it. I always appreciate your work.
You're welcome (and sorry about your head)
In this age of tech, I still love to write things down too!
What are you about? Who are you as an educator? Allow those questions to lead/inspire you!
Regardless of time or place, I use Siri to take a note when I have a question, read or observe something cool. Blog 2 learn more.
desire to blog- have had a hard time starting!
A4 I want to write about what I'm learning as a dad/husband/friend, not just as an educator. Must model being a whole person for Ss
That's exactly right! I was so intimidated by blogging at first, but kept writing and found my voice.
that should then be the focus of your first post! Trouble getting started
A4 I need to weave in more references into my writing. Make it less casual than it is now but am not sure how yet. Work in progress
Use a spreadsheet to plan your blogs, it's tough to lay them out sometimes.
Just waiting for blog post #2! :)
A4: I used to schedule by blogging time. I need to get back to that to be more intentional.
A4. I just restarted blogging. My focus for improvement is just doing it-writing on topics and sharing reflections.
vulnerable is a great word! You are taking risks by blogging and that's a GOOD thing.
A3: I don't really plan my blogging, content-wise. I just find an interesting topic and write about it.
yes they are! We are so cool that they want to join us.
A4: Consistency & quality of posts are my focus blogging in 2016!
A2: With the new evaluation system doing more written reflection throughout the year. Could blog about to share/learn with others.
true. I start writing when inspired now then go back and revise before I post. Sometimes I never post
lol is like a crowded surf beach in Oz, before long ur outside the flags with ppl u dont know, following the flow :)
Thanks, Nathan. I didn't want to violate any group norms...
I can improve by writing more and seeking feedback.
Great idea. I need to put it higher on my priority list.
So, how does your writing change when you're writing for others to read?
thanks for the plug, Jim!
The thing I admire most about is that each post finds a way to include family and or education. Lessons are taught.
A4 Llots of little ideas that I need to just sit down and write about. Schedule staff blog but personal. https://t.co/g9nwSF2uOo
Q4. How are you looking to improve your blogging or what is the next step towards you starting?
A4 I become a better writer & grow through the audience because it offers a variety of perspectives about ideas I explore.Just blog
A3 My blogging is usually initiated by an event that occurs that frustrates me. Blogging becomes my outlet.
Hehe I was thinking that blogging could be very similar to keeping a journal.
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No! I always hated journaling!
Having just jumped into this blogging pool my hope is to just continue for deeper reflection & continued sharing
I'd like to shift from "How to..." and "How I..." to something bigger. But what? Hard w/o 3Ts: time, training, team of researchers.
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Just go for it! I don't do it enough, but I'm so happy when I do.
A4: I'm just looking to become more consistent. Want to be weekly. If I'm reflecting this should be "easy"
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I think it's both. To share practice, but we also learn things we didn't know we knew until we write/reflect.
A3 as Sastry/Penn write in Fail Better, projects entail uncertainty. write about unexpected shifts to 'harness failure's benefits'
I'm writing three types of posts: Musings about Education [academic], Learning Lessons [story with lesson] and Heartland[personal]
I like to think that I don't watch much TV, but I still watch it, so there is time to blog.
A3: I often began with about 3-4 questions on a topic. I may use pictures. Comments from readers is VERY important. Leave a comment
I read how did that w/ notecards as he created I started doing more voice notes b/c I lose paper
I read other blogs to inspire me like then put my own flavor.
Yes! I regularly tell students: no one is perfect, we all make mistakes. Yes - A new blog post topic!
Yes - the makes you human and invites others to grow with you! https://t.co/rQA2z53fmX
vulnerable is a great word! You are taking risks by blogging and that's a GOOD thing.
A3) no planning on my end; I just tap a vein and have at it!
A4 Write and read every day! No day without a line of written text.
A4: Ug! Where do I start? I need a better look & I need to figure out techy things. eg Twitter button & marquee Any good tutorials?
thank you Tom. They are often my muses. I am a lucky man.
I'm kind of like that. But, once I start wondering about others, I worry about whether I'll "even out" my writing.
I enjoy blogs that read like a conversation - as if I’m sitting down with the writer having a cup of coffee. That’s how I write
a3: I always feel a bit nervous when I hit the publish button but vulnerability & leadership should mix.
I am going to just go for consistency :)) https://t.co/BA1GGPQVHp
A4: Consistency & quality of posts are my focus blogging in 2016!
There is a fine line between I blog for me and I blog for "ME" ... are you sharing or are you bragging (self-promoting)
what do you think is value from making that shift?
A4. I’m looking to be more consistent. If I make a schedule- I will more intentional with looking for ideas and reflections.
A4 2016 Goal: Post more frequently on our office Medium blog to bring others into conversations.
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"blocking" all of the spammers!
Yes! I blog when I need to respond to something I've seen or heard.
why I teach! It will spring board you
it can become a way to indirectly address a broad, oftentimes contentious issue.
I agree, I do the same thing find it more appealing to find an idea that stuck with me than to plan my post.
me too, its whats current or on my mind, so mine r more abt my thinking or my msg
I really like the way this is broken down. I may need to adopt something along these lines myself!
Yes! Thankful for my audience of one. He gets a lot of credit in my blogs!
A4: I am going to have to set aside time each day. Not necessarily to post but to develop the thinking abt blogging habit.
..Do it for You & Them. You empower their voice while addressing major skills simultaneously.
thank you so much for the feedback Brian- really appreciate it! That was a tough one to write but necessary!
Agree! Jon's love of family (sometimes school family) is woven into every post :) https://t.co/Tk5h6k96Lo
The thing I admire most about is that each post finds a way to include family and or education. Lessons are taught.
yes - important - remember HUMILITY! -
We are. I just wonder if we reflect "differently" when we take the focus off our own learning and put it on others.
Something I often wonder about, do I have something valuable to share ? https://t.co/0XF5lN3vEG
Looking at statistics is interesting. Why r some more popular? I write for me but hope it cld help others. or I acknowledge others
That's often my inspiration.
Great strategy! https://t.co/5QjzmplXAB
it can become a way to indirectly address a broad, oftentimes contentious issue.
Too old for whom? Writer, reader? Does it matter? Again back to for what purpose do you write?
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A4: I think I'll stick to writing, not going e.g. to vlogging. What I'd like to improce is the reach/visibility. Any tips?
A4: Next steps - scheduling regular time to simply write blog posts on my calendar!
Yes! Blogging makes thinking transparent and publicly models a !
Ready to share a new adventure via blogging in 2016. It will keep me on task!
A4. I'm trying to improve my visuals. Also, I'm trying to become a better writer by reading great writing. Ex. David Foster Wallace
A4 weave it into professional discussions that are local and global; broaden the readership
next steps are to be more intentional & continue to write for me. If it resonates with others that's a bonus!
that's the hard part - finding times in my schedule that are consistent .. Other than middle of the night :)
A4: I think my posts will definitely have a much more positive spin now that I'll be working in a healthy environment
A4 I'm really want to perfect the way I arrange sentences and to improve my hook sentence!
It's so interesting how people are different in this way. I can't listen to music. It distracts me.
Agreed - I don't often plan my post - find the inspiration in what has happened this week! https://t.co/zG6EWP34JY
I agree, I do the same thing find it more appealing to find an idea that stuck with me than to plan my post.
lol no spleen venting? :)
Ha ha ha. I don't think I ever hit 100 views on anything written. Unless it was me looking 99 times.
A4 I will be incorporating more media (podcast / video / screencasts) into tweets & blogs
Those provide some of the best moments to write. Out voice becomes stronger when we are convicted.
A4- With my Digital Zombie posts I tried to "series blog" (think Serial podcast, but a blog). Gonna try that again next year.
Yes! This might be 75%+ of how mine start. Never thought of it like that though. Dooo eeeet!! https://t.co/nrraU3a7q8
I blog currently for me, there is a certain comfort in knowing that as a new "blogger" my audience is small
I write just for me...if I was writing for others I would worry to much and not be authentic and honest
..you can schedule or simply feel the URGE!!!
That's a great thought provoking question. You've got me thinking now....thanks
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I struggle with this. If it is for my reflection, then why do I share it? Why am I pick a topic for me https://t.co/pS8njR5RJM
I always wonder about whether folks write for themselves, or for others? Who do you blog for?
A4 I know I need to just block out time and go somewhere and FORCE myself to write, gotta get over the guilt thing first.
Q4- from what I've read in today's chat, I'd like to replace a tv show to blog, take notes to reflect on the day and share on blog.
How about a post for every day? Even if it's short?
Everyone has a valuable story to share ! Don't second guess that.
A4) my biggest pitfall is I don't proof & end up w/scads of typos. Thankfully, my following points them all out; it's like a game!
thanks, Brian. I started writing one yesterday based on a situation. It's titled "What are you in her for!?"
Maybe we'd do better if we said "writing" rather than "blogging."
Yes. I just have to become better at being as reflective when I write for others to read.
exactly- it is an unintended but important outcome of blogging!
A4 I see sophisticated posts w/ links of research to back up points made. It takes more time/organization
The thing I love about all the bloggers that I read is their courage to be transparent and vulnerable.
I love reading blogs about what other teachers are doing in there classes ... the struggle ... not the commercial for a product
Some people spend a lot of time to make sure they publicize their blogs more. Business involved.
I tend to blog about problems I hear people discuss
Do you find you spend more time on one, or are they all equal "children"? I have 2 blogs but write more on academic
Writing has a long, noble tradition. Blogging's been around for 2 seconds.
I'm the complete opposite. I hate silence. Silence doesn't trigger my imagination! https://t.co/M9wSV0pxuu
It's so interesting how people are different in this way. I can't listen to music. It distracts me.
A4) I'm looking to make it a daily habit through the challenge I created. Short, personal, reflective posts, nothing deep, serious.
A4: Always looking to improve, to find the right audience and to find topics that inspire. Would like to blog more frequently.
A4: Just simply creating time to actually write. The only way to get better is to write more. Rest should work itself out.
I think it’s possible to be spontaneous while having a plan; I agree its hard to sit & write if your mind is not set
Really! @ me when you write. I want to hear about it.
I had a personal blog and I wrote almost daily before Facebook blew up and I got sucked over. I had no focus 1/2
I think there's truth behind that.
😊I know...need to think of a topic & just do it. Or I need to just start writing and see where it goes! https://t.co/npPdMvtALr
Just waiting for blog post #2! :)
I'm ALWAYS wondering if I have anything of value to share! LOL So many eduhero friends- high expectations
same here, what to use to blog and the how-to's...that's been one of my blocks but with today's topic no more excuses
I have not had anyone (yet) tell me they've started blogging as a result of mine; have had lots of follow-ups!
Your work is just the right amount of push & encouragement. Thx for the work you're doing!
That is why habit and routine helps
Maybe I would feel better about blogging if I include more research? https://t.co/dvQmKb9ZYD
A4 I need to weave in more references into my writing. Make it less casual than it is now but am not sure how yet. Work in progress
thanks, Brian. I started writing one yesterday based on a situation. It's titled "What are you in here for!?"
A4: My next goal is to develop a specific topic/forum for my blog. I see that and I like that style.
But when do you find time to sleep?!
Yes. That's exactly where I am now! What about books? That's a little different, right?
a4: I'd like to improve by simply doing it more. Thanksgiving was my first post. Certainly a rookie. More at bats needed.
And another spam responded to our tweets 😂😂😂 ( I love that little monkey too)
Jot a post about this chat today. Blog it... share it here :) Even a collection of tweets that spoke to you https://t.co/0B85u61RIK
Ha ha ha. I don't think I ever hit 100 views on anything written. Unless it was me looking 99 times.
I agree! I'm trying to add compelling visuals, too.
I think abt this a lot when reading blogs. I want to hear successes but I REALLY want to hear your reflections abt them
Share something that can effect change at a level greater than just 1 tool, 1 classroom.
I blog for reflection but also collaboration. Share ideas w/Global PLC while also gaining ideas & feedback https://t.co/LcK4zCAnaJ
A1: I blog as a way to reflect and tell the world about my experiences in the world of education.
great point you've got to surround yourself w people who love IDEAS
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almost guarantee you we'll blow past 100 views :)
A5: Just do it. You'll be surprised how much you have in common with others. It's worth it.
Thanks - It's got a good few entries already, but it's maybe a bit too personal at the moment
2/2w/out focus no drive to keep it up. I ended putting it all back on draft settings.
I have felt that way myself! Trust yourself and being vulnerable indicates you are open to growing.
"Writing" feels more natural to me. More basic. What do y'all think?
My next steps are similar. My blogging has become sparse. I need to work on doing it more it's helpful to share ideas
Kathy-I believe we all have something or an experience to share. Ppl don't have to read it. It's free & your choice
An important idea..Taking risks w/making your ideas public.It really helps support growth, perspective matters
A5. Just start already! You don't need permission! I was apprehensive to start blog initially.
This personal post was one of the most difficult ones for me to publish: Faggot: https://t.co/tTF0geYLak So glad I shared it!
Do you guys have any certain blogs that keep you inspired? I'm updating my for motivation.
Being new to blogging, is there a way to search for posts? Follow blogs so you know when new entry made? Get others to follow you?
Q5 If you could go back in time, what advice would you give to yourself as you started blogging?
A5. Last but not least: Trust yourself, no one can tell your story like you can!
A5. It's okay to type a draft, your first writing doesn't have to be the one you are ready to publish. Have someone read it!
I think when we are honest& transparent we give others courage to do the same. We must also do this w/kids. https://t.co/FeSuo6BhN8
The thing I love about all the bloggers that I read is their courage to be transparent and vulnerable.
I'm more conscious of the language I use so it's inclusive - I also focus on "what will help others"
A4: I want to give my blog purpose for others, not just my own personal use.
i need to chase down more of your writing mark
Right. I'll admit, I often wonder if I shouild just keep it in a Google Doc or Word form and not have it posted.
A4.1 I need to get better at properly citing reference material.
That'd be a fun one... I think people would choose diff. graphics... what colors
Yes, either, depending on what you want to get out of it?
A4 I'm really looking to make my blog more thematic and personalized!
A4 Making blogging a priority; stop worrying about it being perfect and enjoying the process of writing and thinking
A5: just keep writing, just keep writing....
Or at least write them in a single Google Doc for the week. Then post the whole doc on Fri or Sat
A4 my guess is you just have to start. Start small. Topic of interest. Find your motivation to do it. .
That is what makes a blog ; the connection and risk taking! https://t.co/03R86i4cFl
The thing I love about all the bloggers that I read is their courage to be transparent and vulnerable.
Yes, THIS!
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A3: Often times it starts with reading the blogs from so many of you. The talent within this this AM is mind-boggling.
trying to understand what you said - does that mean you are not honest when you write for yourself?
Yep. You were number 100. Or my mother. One of the two of you. :)
..when the kids see you doing it they understand it's value to you & not just a "task."
After reading other posts,I may need to look at the purpose of my blog..blog for my staff now...should it be more 4 personal growth?
you are my inspiration and that was so fast! 😃😉
Best way to learn from others- share what works and what doesn't https://t.co/PudVbBy2Gy
The thing I love about all the bloggers that I read is their courage to be transparent and vulnerable.
Both! I write for my own reflection, but if hearing my struggles & celebrations helps others...all the better.
A4: After this 1st semester back in public school (7yrs in indep.) I hope to devote more time, but not making promises. #100
books have to be for an audience and formal...blogging doesn't
Do not bother blogging until you are ready to do so. Readers can smell insincerity.
Q5 Decide on a focus for your blog if you want others to follow. mine meanders all over topics etc, but is primarily for me.
A4: I will try to blog weekly - reflect on my week and think of the promises of the next week
Find a blogging mentor, connect w/them, w/them, GHO w/them, have them push you to write + grow - was mine!
Yeah. I'm not sure. It's a struggle of mine.
A4: I continue to work on my drawing for my nascent comic
I agree, take the risk, start small.
A4a I serve a different learner population, clinicians rather than K-12. Wonder if my thought are useful.. https://t.co/Pwi8864UKX
What style of referencing are you using? https://t.co/o0E3FjbISq
A4.1 I need to get better at properly citing reference material.
When more people started reading me, I became more conscious of that influence.
Very true. It takes time, but such links (data, artifacts, etc.) often make a more compelling story.
And if you had to draw it? Or maybe make a collage?
I blog to share - something I've learned, something I've done that others might be able to use. Like Pinterest, but wordier! Lol
blog about what to blog about
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Agreed. I've been meaning to write that one on professional dress for a long time. Great job! https://t.co/Oj3gI1P5Ce
. You do whatever makes you feel comfortable. That's what's awesome about it. No one right way to blog
Very true. https://t.co/NFtST34eL7
Do not bother blogging until you are ready to do so. Readers can smell insincerity.
Great topic! So much to be learned from the older and the younger. @ me when you write it. Thanks
We're all busy, but who is up for a commitment to blog ONCE a week in December? You CAN do that! Join me by tagging .
Good question! Encourages future thinking while stimulating present-day reflection & engagement
I'm sure Sean. I blog to clarify my thinking, reflect & keep a record. Ppl get to know me too https://t.co/sBa9DJ416Y
Some people spend a lot of time to make sure they publicize their blogs more. Business involved.
..have to try that with my Ss.
I'd tell myself to only publish what you truly believe brings value to others.
A5: If I could go back in time, I would force myself to write SOMETHING at least once a week. Too many holes in my story.
A5 It doesn't have to be perfect to be ready to publish. Share the imperfections; learn from the conversations.
When our Ss are in class, I take my laptop and blog w/them, the inspire me to write + they love me writing w/them!
A4: Need to be more courageous. Maybe work on damping frontal lobe, the part of the brain that says "Maybe you should hold back."
I started blogging after I give a presentation for those who could not attend. Here's my last:
Innovate https://t.co/yeFcKdgw4l
Thanks for joining the convo! Better with you here!
Sheesh I've spent more time blocking people today .
the solitude of late night or early morning allows thoughts to become more clear
A5: Advice would include to share with others by using Twitter include Twitter chats and Ts in post with link to blog
A5 To new to go back in time, but I would like to get better at "just do it" - publish button still produces too much anxiety!
I look to certain folks that seem to find great posts. and the app https://t.co/Mk02m4iawt
Being new to blogging, is there a way to search for posts? Follow blogs so you know when new entry made? Get others to follow you?
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am more honest and reflective when write for myself because I'm not thinking about who is reading
A5. I would have spent more time looking for powerful photos & I would have ventured into writing fiction sooner. It stretches me.
Hi Kathy! Just accepted a 3rd grade. My new principal seems genuine&excited about learning. Told me 1/2...
I am guessing all your posts should focus around one topic?
Simple. said it best - "Just Do It."
even if you just question yourself, you have something valuable to share. Asking good questions are important
A5: Set a schedule and stick to it. Establish a year long blog topic list and everything else is icing!
I do remember thinking, who do I think I am, why would anyone want to read my thoughts.
Also, when I started writing as a rep of an org - and , it changed.
I think making it public hold me accountable-
A4: 2/2 To improve, I should start writing short posts w/1 idea to share. Twitter was for that, but use of this tool is changing.
A7 Digital age documentation, "where is your story?" Record it all, but you don't have to publish it all.
just started program for my 3rd graders.
A4: Although my blog is mostly for me, I try to share content that will be helpful to my PLN. Share successes as well as setbacks.
a5: start earlier - I've lost so many ideas b/c I didn't blog / journal / reflect upon them
A5: I wish I started earlier; thought each blog had to have a idea; now I know, I need to write & share, period
Modeling like this is so powerful! https://t.co/1C2zxEYIVL
When our Ss are in class, I take my laptop and blog w/them, the inspire me to write + they love me writing w/them!
feels a bit like the Musicians of Bremen this morning--and I'm the ass.
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A5: do not compare your writing to the other blogs. Just get yourself better today than you were yesterday.
Sounds like you are preparing an article- awesome! https://t.co/VZd6BuGvw1
I want to post more long posts that dig deeper into important topics. To start I'm doing more drafting than I used to do
But you are tough! I knew you could do it! https://t.co/3lZtePiqEk
Sheesh I've spent more time blocking people today .
A5) Just do it. Dont worry about who will read..whether audience agrees or not..this is your growth.
A1: (A little late) I blog to reflect on teaching & share ideas. Blog about celebrations/accomplishments! Let positivity shine!
A4. I want to write more. Inventing a time-turner as we speak.
Thanks and thanks for sharing it.
how many blog for the notoriety? Tag everyone everywhere? Is this to help others or feel good about themselves?
that is a very good point
totally agree its modelling& sharing but its also experiencing, im learning lots abt me through what i do,
And for me it's turning into a great list of things I want to do - it's inspiring me to action
A5: start slow, have a plan of what your blog will include & who your audience is. Maybe focus on certain topics each month
A5 Q5 is an interesting question. Let me think… Well, the most important thing for blogging are: Content and continuity.
Agree- The perfectionist in me needs to be silenced sometimes- just share!
A5: Advice to Janelle Blogger 1.0-focus on writing for yourself. Don't get hung up on what others may think about it.
I'm sleeping now zzzzzzzzzzz
1) be positive 2) 💗 the Ss 3) always be learning What more could I ask for ?!
My 2016 goal: blog and site...a must!! Hi !
I think it is important to show off our imperfections when we blog, there are no such things as perfect educators out there
Thank you. I will be checking those out... https://t.co/MEBwxCyStu
I look to certain folks that seem to find great posts. and the app https://t.co/Mk02m4iawt
Being new to blogging, is there a way to search for posts? Follow blogs so you know when new entry made? Get others to follow you?
If it’s too hard to think about for Dec., go to your January calendar & block off time: time to set up blog; to write; to read
Will do! It will be much fun, but also a little crazy!
What I've always loved in reading blogs is the story. I always get pulled into a good story. shares gr8 stories.
Katrina, how did it change for you?
YES! https://t.co/rgMVLY4LDX
A5: do not compare your writing to the other blogs. Just get yourself better today than you were yesterday.
A5: Don't treat blogging like you would an Op Ed or a research paper. Focus on quality, but the stakes are lower to a degree.
That's a good idea! Maybe I will. Thanks!
A4. Also want to be ever more authentic. Always one of my concerns. Am I worried about reflection or readers?
What age is the other class?
we are a great PLN. You can also blog and make it private or share with just a few.
been trying all day trying to learn how to do that article card for tweets for blogger. Do share!?
but realizing they are reading what I wrote before I knew I had influence so should keep up that path
agreed. I think I have turned into an offensive lineman!
and images. I have to be careful there too. Found using my own were more authentic, real.
A5 Edleaders want to connect, so ask before tagging people in your posts. Those convos often offer valuable encouragement & insight
A5: Initial thought... why would anyone care about my thoughts or ideas. Get over that and know that at least 1 person does.
I broke down & started 2nd blog so I could separate subjects/ audience. Sigh.
and is blog on professional dress are spot on. Thanks for this!
Love doing this. This is https://t.co/nxLWlEDSS5
When our Ss are in class, I take my laptop and blog w/them, the inspire me to write + they love me writing w/them!
3 is more than most educators have!
betting there are others that feel same way & would benefit from u creating that space for them to ask same of themselves
A5. Realize that blogging is about the length, but the reflection process. I started trying to write too much!
Yes I thought the same too! Getting over that was hard but well worth it!
I'm with you ... The only work I can do Listening to music is clean the house
A7.1 Transparency contributes to the learning of others. My blog has become my professional learning portfolio.
A5 winning lotto numbers the next several days are ...seriously, lighten up, just write & post, you won't improve until you start.
Thanks Jason, I'll have a think about that :-)
that would be much harder to speak your mind with those roles Katrina
..reflective practitioners are who we are. Go deep sea diving in your thoughts then Do Something great with it.
A4) I think it may be time to branch out on what I blog about. Perhaps reflect more upon classroom practices
A5 I would tell myself : 'What took you so long to start blogging'.
A6: blogs lately people working through difficult times (health situations). Good therapy for them while keeping us in touch
Ha. Ha ha. Mostly spam views, likely. :)
A5: "Just Do It." Quit trying to make each post a perfect, complete essay, and just get in the habit of posting consistently.
Blogging doesn't mean you are perfect or you know everything ... just means YOU have something to share.
So true, . Hope all is well. https://t.co/hUkndDo02r
I think it is important to show off our imperfections when we blog, there are no such things as perfect educators out there
Though not a blogging platform, does a great job with stunning photos to complement words. https://t.co/nlvjYAaJhF
A5. I would have spent more time looking for powerful photos & I would have ventured into writing fiction sooner. It stretches me.
Agree. Everyone has their own writing style. Embrace it, and develop it as you blog. https://t.co/lSK9S0vRVL
A5: do not compare your writing to the other blogs. Just get yourself better today than you were yesterday.
Talking about blogging in , if you are up. Wish I had thought to send this to you earlier.
A5: Get started, take a chance and be yourself; find what inspires you and share!
a5. Look to other blogs for inspiration not evaluation or comparison.
Yes,I missed you this week Craig. I'm now a 3rd grade teacher in Baltimore County.Hoping to start before 🌲
look at this thread alone. Are we saying look At me look at me? Or are we clarifying our thoughts.
Such great advice for first time bloggers on Q5!
So true! I've discovered email is optional, writing is not. It helps my perspective. https://t.co/xhqRtD5AHY
that's the hard part - finding times in my schedule that are consistent .. Other than middle of the night :)
wise words, Dennis. Wise words!!
A5 Sharing my own learning through what I am curious about & students offers parents, others to engage. Being consistent & open.
Thanks for your support, Maggie!
I haven't looked but lytle isd has their kids in charge of classroom blogs
Yes. Very important. So, then, it seems, like it become a bit less reflective, right? Not as raw. . .
Yes, everything is going well, hope to cross paths some time
. hardest thing for me abt blogging was letting go of the perfect, do not let the perfect be the enemy of the good
totally,the perfect tchr isnt a learner, cos they have arrived. we need to be passionate abt the journey not the dest
I too find something that I feel strongly about or that draws my attention & share my perspectives & passions spontaneously
That's so true. I want my blogging to add value. To influence. To make a difference.
A2: I try to write a post every 2 weeks. (Sometimes life gets in the way). Joining linkups can help keep you accountable! 😊
I agree and they truly add deep credibility I'm a huge fan of visual info graphs as well
Right, and it is hard to admit your own shortcomings to others
A5: Always have a peer and someone from outside the ed community (for me, my wife!) read the blog as a QC check.
Congrats! So happy for you ! https://t.co/lC2OUIyhHi
Hi Kathy! Just accepted a 3rd grade. My new principal seems genuine&excited about learning. Told me 1/2...
a5. Or could blog about your dreams. Oh wait, you don't sleep. https://t.co/lOkb0PiTL1
A4) I think it may be time to branch out on what I blog about. Perhaps reflect more upon classroom practices
so true!! Spotlighting the imperfections amplifies the importance of process over product on some level!
..agreed. We must find balance & opportunity to grow all of our "hats"
A5: I would carve out time each week. We do this for other areas in our life, why not for reflection & sharing PD w/ others
You have to take risks. That's the only way to go. We have one life!
That's a great way to describe a blog
not necessarily ... your blog is a reflection of you ... it is your story.
My format = M: What I Learned Last Week; T: Explain Everything; W: Leadership; R: Music; F: A Poem - lots of room to improvise
Yes! If my blog is documenting my learning, I'm lying to myself and the world if it isn't honest about struggle
Very cool practice! Writing with students is an amazing learning experience for student and teacher.
A5: I would of started blogging earlier. Also, people must realize that they have important insight that people want to read.
Who are you blogging for? Do you think about your audience or where you post?
Your blog does not have to have a narrow theme - my blog's theme is life as an educator, that means it can cover anything
I prefer to be tagged and to tag others because then it's a crap shoot on the tweet feed.
One does not need to sleep to dream.
https://t.co/MyBnTaEHGV
a5. Or could blog about your dreams. Oh wait, you don't sleep. https://t.co/lOkb0PiTL1
A4) I think it may be time to branch out on what I blog about. Perhaps reflect more upon classroom practices
A5. To the old blogger me of a decade ago or so-pick a topic and don't let Facebook suck you in!
THIS! We're all learning together right! (titles, positions, # of followers) shouldn't mean much https://t.co/Mn5UOhuHql
I think it is important to show off our imperfections when we blog, there are no such things as perfect educators out there
A5: My journey began from necessity, needed growth. Turned into something amazing. "Blogging, Why Bother?" https://t.co/ZOgeob7TQ9
That’s awesome - classroom scribes! Great approach. https://t.co/dnc8b2P79v
I haven't looked but lytle isd has their kids in charge of classroom blogs
yes 21st century stakeholder engagement + communication
This weekend, I must redo it.
It's true - I miss that purely free expression space. But, really value having a more amplified voice.
A5) 1. Start earlier. 2. Find a blogging buddy. 3. In the worlds of : "Churn baby, churn."
how many just blog about how great everything is? Is that authentic? https://t.co/oHknQcVSuI
So true, . Hope all is well. https://t.co/hUkndDo02r
I think it is important to show off our imperfections when we blog, there are no such things as perfect educators out there
speaking one language this morning! https://t.co/excRn5vdim
a5. Look to other blogs for inspiration not evaluation or comparison.
Thx for the scoop on ! https://t.co/aSHD9qQJlN
I look to certain folks that seem to find great posts. and the app https://t.co/Mk02m4iawt
Being new to blogging, is there a way to search for posts? Follow blogs so you know when new entry made? Get others to follow you?
I agree with blogging about imperfections. It helps to bounce ideas off of others.
Right, and the message it sends to others about not being perfect is vital
I only tag folks if I know they want to be tagged
I can also do it if I'm trying to fall asleep because that was something I did as a child.
Because what you have to say matters! We learn from each other, but we have to share to learn. https://t.co/NUrCR8EruF
You always write good ones too. I love your passion for your craft and your kids.
Indeed! Often the visual is what catches the reader's eye (hook) and keeps them reading the piece.
I blog not to reach a wide audience or hope the stats grow, but to learn about myself, reflect, grow & develop.
I appreciate deeper conversations because it sparks in others thing that "how to" will not
I agree. An area that I have to work on is to just worry about myself, and if others read it, great!
And it allows for deeper conversations as a whole
Blogging w/ for students is another way I share/reflect. Meaningful reflection of ideas/learning culture develops
This guy is awesome--> You need to post something on about !
A5-"Write about anything! Just give me at least 20 minutes, a link and a picture ...Blog!" This is what my Ss do now in my class.
People read you for your authenticity so you don't want to change that.
Yes. That's the way I see it too.
A5: Adv 2 past self: Start sooner! Don't be fearful of criticism. Don't have 2 be perfect every post. Don't try 2 say EVERYTHING!
Need to check this out in my "spare" time!
..PERFECT. I'm already tuned in..ha ha!
I would like to blog but struggle to make time. What did you spend less time on when you started blogging?
A5: Blogging is my relief in getting ideas out and holding myself accountable to those around me!
. The more vulnerable the audience, the more important this is (and let's face it, we're all pretty vulnerable)
Yes, I love it! That way they get to be the older and the younger. So much to learn from both perspectives.
I think many think they should only share the great
What made you move from blogging to fiction?
Thank you , will ponder I think I would like sharing stories of others and making connections https://t.co/RbVcORGSWi
An important idea..Taking risks w/making your ideas public.It really helps support growth, perspective matters
Lol we can use you on the Eagles
Breaking News: New letter of Sayyed Ali Hosseini Khamenei to the youth..
Yes. That's a struggle. What did you do to stay authentic?
again have to reflect on purpose of blog. Not everyone is about journey. Some want the spotlight
A5: That first blog is scary, but it’s a risk worth taking. Invaluable reflection.
It is terrifying to publish a post admitting you screwed up, yet the conversation that can surround it is always worth it
Listen to : blog about today's and join me in committing to blog ONCE a week in December! Tag .
I will check it out!! Thanks for the tip.
Thank you! How are you doing? You've been busy- are you leading a chat now?
A5: Write short, take a stand, do not try to please everybody, be topical, be current, be honest, be true, include a picture. :-)
Love your fiction pieces Jon!
And we need to model that to our students and colleagues
A3: Planning begins in classroom. Taking photos of Ss work, modeling something. I write & edit in chunks.
I know it is a loaded question, but how do you stay true to "you?"
People appreciate vulnerability. https://t.co/efxSS9oe4R
It is terrifying to publish a post admitting you screwed up, yet the conversation that can surround it is always worth it
thanks for great blogging resources! Planning to start w/Ss for non-class time & maybe another as prof. grow/learn
So much, and we just started! So happy I took action!
A5: My inspiration in my blogs comes from inaccuracies I hear from others in order to meditate on my own thinking and perspectives
Excited to present on highly effective tech integration this Wed. at . Hope you will join me! https://t.co/rJw7PyAecX
will give it a try!! Thx!!!
Are we asking questions or just making statements? What helps us to learn more?
I do like those fiction pieces that you've written.. Most excellent!!!
https://t.co/4LLeKqenEc
A5. I would have spent more time looking for powerful photos & I would have ventured into writing fiction sooner. It stretches me.
I think the total power of being able to create. Also I want to publish a novel one day and I must practice.
A5 - blogging needs to be both for you to reflect and to help educate an audience. And it doesn't have to be perfect.
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But accountable to who? You? Others?
And to realize you are not alone
I guess blogging is popular!
is trending in entire United States
Very cool and thanks to our PLN https://t.co/0c8n3AUOMC
Yes! And so what if no one cares! I have at least reflected and organized my thoughts. Cathartic if nothing else.
me too... I' distractable, but I'd sleep through an earthquake! 😆
Interesting! But your writing still stays true to you. Well done!
is there etiquette? How many should u tag? Where do u promote? Do u post in places u don't interact?
Bit daunting putting yourself out there at first. U have to be prepared for feedback both negative & positive. Supportive PLN
My wife does this for me and my old mentor has given me a "writing conference" or two. https://t.co/nzeJoeqEyK
A5: Always have a peer and someone from outside the ed community (for me, my wife!) read the blog as a QC check.
. even if there were such a thing as perfect, it can change overtime, strange but true for blogging/podcasting/video
Will do!! https://t.co/l0tXwZv6CJ
Go for it! Trust me, it can be a messy process, but I find it inspiring. will agree with me. https://t.co/8v3rAjDzGz
never thought of blogging with my students!! I love it!! Maybe that will give me the push I need!
Appreciate the support! Glad the holiday and "a few free moments" are near - blogging is on my list!
Spot on my friend! https://t.co/aIXUceX42S
I think it is important to show off our imperfections when we blog, there are no such things as perfect educators out there
I guess I don't have an excuse NOT to blog today...
A5: don't be afraid to share your ideas. Someone might find it helpful
There will always be people that blog to promote, but the tool can be used for something much more meaningful
Wait is here?! One of my favorite bloggers!
that is my advice to myself now as I've yet to start. Well said.
True! I like that addition.
If I could go back in time, I'd make myself read this blogging post by mssackstein. Sums it up nicely Gp https://t.co/2yHXNrfuqy
Sleep! Once you start, it's really quick. It's just committing to do it. (I think.)
is like when you were 8 and your friends rang your doorbell to come play
Screwing up is something I'm quite adept at.
A5 Advice to self = "just write damn it!!"
I agree, Mark! It's my personal therapy without the spa-action! https://t.co/BWcUhVuSKD
I will blog even if no one ever reads what I post ...
A5: How many ISIS Members can Obama let in our country before we all die?
where did you get that image??????? and permission to use it?
Thanks. It feels right for me. And a labor of love.
If we don't use our voice how do we expect our students to learn to use their voice?
A5) Advice I would give myself--enjoy the process more, don't worry about perfection, allocate time, create a habit
Q: Do you respond to blogs you read? Comment?
totally, i feel like i need to be an active voice in my schl culture, but we def need to model best practice to all
I also got past worrying that I "bothered" other by sharing my blog. If they want to they will read. https://t.co/gWwHfZkNCE
A5: Initial thought... why would anyone care about my thoughts or ideas. Get over that and know that at least 1 person does.
Yes, great point, we may think we are perfect one day but then that definition changes
Absolutely. We all appreciate your posts where you do so.I feel posts about mistakes are the most powerful! https://t.co/B1HioPtfE0
It is terrifying to publish a post admitting you screwed up, yet the conversation that can surround it is always worth it
Focus on your vision, your core. Don't lose sight or focus of your message. https://t.co/YIcwFNm0Ma
I know it is a loaded question, but how do you stay true to "you?"
Fortunately, I had an editor at that wanted the authentic me.
thanks for the push!! Will let you know how it goes!
Thanks for sharing Always looking for ways to "sell" this to English Ts especially but all Ts can use this. https://t.co/pxcrottAg7
I was thinking the same thing.It makes u connect yr present with your future making more goal-setting more exciting
A5: I might have broaden the title of my blog
I think Justin think that it's just a game :) TAG your it
https://t.co/4mCtlb9rYl
how many blog for the notoriety? Tag everyone everywhere? Is this to help others or feel good about themselves?
Hahahha same here Lymaris.
For me, it was watching TV. It gets easier when it becomes a habit, so keep pushing yourself through it.
To trend before the sun comes out is...bliss!
I need to add more reflection to my blogging. It means sharing mistakes which can be scary.
A5: Don’t be afraid to edit after publishing. We are all works in process. It’s ok to reread after live & hit the edit button.
That's me as well. Always thought blogging was for the real pros...who was I? Nice to have gotten over that!
Yes. But what about once you know you have readers?
Any chance you could make it a part of your morning routine?
... Now those are blogs I want to read
totally, and if we are to scared, or its not safe for us to write, why should they?
And I only post to the blogs when I care passionately about something.
When we blog, we eliminate traditional barriers to our PLN: zip code, district, state, & country.
You can tap into your own fears about blogging to see students perspective on doing new things
Late coming in from TX. Looks like a great
read your post yesterday about the struggle. Thought provoking sir!
Why I connect w/ ; honesty, vulnerability & willingness to share mistakes! https://t.co/QBoB4NLRH6
Spot on my friend! https://t.co/aIXUceX42S
I think it is important to show off our imperfections when we blog, there are no such things as perfect educators out there
I appreciate that insight. Good advice.
Me too! All the time, it is humbling
Vulnerability is one of the most beautiful and impactful results of blogging. https://t.co/Ph1NnI6xAr
People appreciate vulnerability. https://t.co/efxSS9oe4R
It is terrifying to publish a post admitting you screwed up, yet the conversation that can surround it is always worth it
Writing comments back to bloggers is a great way to engage, learn, and grow. I LOVE getting comments (I barely get any!)
I'm loving this blogging discussion but I'm starving! Time for breakfast! Cc: & ! :-)
Good point. Not helpful to read that all's not well, tho, unless there's discussion of a problem to solve.
I once set up &ran an incredibly popular blog. I niched a market. There wasn't a blog about that thing until I did it.
My thinking, exactly. You can't really reflect for you. Only for orgs.
Your blogs have helped me accept my flaws (I'm my harshest critic). I relate often to what you write. Thank you
I find that I actually feel mentally better after sending a post even before I know anyone has read it.
Great! And please share with your PLN! https://t.co/SiWTxStWwX
thanks for the push!! Will let you know how it goes!
A5 risk to write/share -doesn't have 2B perfect, 2 follow a formula or be widely read - it's first abt agency in your own learning
And if we don't admit our own need for growth we cannot ask students to grow
A6 every member of the leadership team takes a turn blogging 1x every 2 wks. We focus on teaching/learning in our system
It is the conversation I want (I get it on Twitter) but I rarely get anything back on a blog ...
A5: Good question. My first advice would be to make sure you pick a good website to host the blog.
LOL I lost questions... and Q5 HELP
What article card Jim? Not sure I follow...
A5. You are your own worst, and best, critic. Be authentic, write from the heart and believe in your efforts. Others will, do.
And for me, that's sad. With a book, I could understand. But a blog?
whoa... Pressure! Thanks I needed that. Muse will smile.
Yes, and so should our students - blogging with students can allow them to have a voice to the world
:) midnight snack for me Tony Enjoy!
To my "faithful reader"-Read the War of Art and it really focused on creating things to recieve feedback
Have your own blogging style, find your flow and grow from there!
Breaking News:Addressing the youth in western countries in second letter by..
Yes, it's exciting to write as well :-)
well it's same thing that happens to students ;)
Q6. What's a great piece you've read recently that you'd like to share with the group?
Agree! Blogging begins with self reflection.
thanks for calling me out on that. I've been better about that, but definitely slipped here.
Guilty, as charged. I think i've gotten pretty close to that number.
Q1 the feeling that every day I am learning to get better at what I do
One of my favorite things about writing for is I have never had content changed.
totally, we talk often abt potential, its never finished, & applies to all
in terms of that blog I did it perfectly. Started off organically, interest grew and that gave me direction.
that's the challenge but need to keep on the path that got me started I realize
A6: Because I'm passionate about literacy, this recent post by Deborah Holliman spoke to me: https://t.co/NNci5iTrP2
Looking for novels to teach in Middle School? I share mine in my blog! https://t.co/aWui0en5bZ feel free to contact me for files.
Great convo I’m out, off to run a marathon tomorrow, need to get ready!
One of the best ways to help others grow along with us! https://t.co/VZjAqZNwuA
I think it is important to show off our imperfections when we blog, there are no such things as perfect educators out there
I can't imagine that ever happening with your blog (both of you) :) You amaaaze me!
Yes it should not be about pleasing others but about bringing your own perspectives to the table It value-adds to the topic!
right, but I think often we would like to color it a little more birghtly only human
I'm sure there is etiquette. Like don't spam folks (which tends to happen to the tweet feed when one doesn't tag)
A6 Read a piece by on Feedback recently that was outstanding.
I feel like if I did, I would likely stop blogging through that venue.
A4: Consistently blogging is a goal. I have a list of topics to blog.. If I can do half by the end of the year = success! 👍
I see people tagging threads or posting in voxer groups they don't participate in. Wonder about this constant promotion.
A5:try to write on a regular schedule rather than just when inspired
that is a great fine thanks for sharing.
A5: Advice to self would have been just blog. I spent so much time thinking if I should or should not.
Just start blogging!
Maybe I should do a blog titled "Well, That Lesson Really Sucked!" ... LOL
I love watching daily Periscope "blogs".
Also seems that some posts/tweets re: challenges are forced. The valuable work loses something when that is noted.
Understand. So, can we still express ourselves openly with voice amplification?
A5 consider that every tweet, vine, Instagram, snapchat, YT vid R blog posts - some macro, some micro: diff media forms all matter
I'm too new to education blogging to give myself advice though! And seems a saturated market already
What an awesome compliment, thank you for even reading it
A4: I plan to improve my blogging by reading the musings of others across genres & hone my style more in an effort to reach more.
darn, thought I might learn of a new resource
A5) my biggest tip if I could turn back the clock; create a proofreading app ;) That, and if angry, pause before you post.
Off topic here. Is there usually so much spam on Real convos have been great but the spam is so annoying!
hmm generously sharing? lol its all abt the interpretation :)
If you were giving the advice, how would you tell you to start?
Twitter a v positive place for PD none of us perfect! https://t.co/ya6Vrq8bg2
I need to add more reflection to my blogging. It means sharing mistakes which can be scary.
thought so as well. I am thinking of putting into my own Friday plans...
Yes, it always take an extra bit of courage to hit publish
Two great books- Uncommon Learning by & Innovators Mindset by 2 Must Reads https://t.co/JLEYOmBUjA
Q6. What's a great piece you've read recently that you'd like to share with the group?
Amplification is worth the tradeoff - and my blogging became more journalism.
That makes sense. Any suggestions for formats that work well? Guides to help Ts blog?
Thanks for the kind words.-That was a great day!
Mark, you are too kind! My blog is a speck of sand on a beach LOL
Ahh, that happens to me as well, it seems to very much depend on the topic of the blog
Not surprising that Sandy shows up with huge encouragement again! Thanks friend!
Yeah, that type of promotion is tacky.
https://t.co/tXadGOdZN0
I see people tagging threads or posting in voxer groups they don't participate in. Wonder about this constant promotion.
Much less spam using tweetdeck.
Perfect way to end and start my day 💕😊 https://t.co/wsrfXY0Ofk
What an awesome compliment, thank you for even reading it
Yr courage to share your own ideas encourages others to form their thoughts & engage constructively as well
Don't look at it as a market, but more a platform for your own learning. https://t.co/5Svcg5u181
I'm too new to education blogging to give myself advice though! And seems a saturated market already
Thanks, . Breakfast time. Such great conversation.
I started doing this using Canva.
Had to block a lot of non-educator peeps retweeting me during with links to porn-related activity today. Ugh!
Yes, thrilled to be presenting at and get to go to Katy finally
I know. We need more image resources like that. Especially for those of us non-artistic types
Breaking News: New letter of Sayyed Ali Hosseini Khamenei to the youth..
A6) Not gonna lie -- i am addicted to and -- both writers just make me think and push me beyond the zone.
Lots of love here today...
I like to ask questions. That's why I wrote my blog. Makes me come up with 5 qs at end of it every week.
I think I wrote one like that ha
There's always a great discussion going on somewhere in Twitter Land.
Like this idea as my learning of fluid growing may need to rethink in future https://t.co/sfQL5h77wd
A5: Don’t be afraid to edit after publishing. We are all works in process. It’s ok to reread after live & hit the edit button.
And often a necessary place to begin
Yeah I've had some embarrassing ones. Sometimes I don't even delete. Just go with it.
Thank you for a postiive start to Saturday, !
Thanks! Appreciate the feedback and encouragement to keep writing!
Great advice! Remove the mysticism and get it done! https://t.co/gJ6TUyJDVf
A5:try to write on a regular schedule rather than just when inspired
exactly! Blog is a personal media, web-log as it originally was called. You should state an opinion via blogging.
A5) Blog more often. Mix up what you're blogging about.
Play around on . So much to read !
A6) I enjoy any of the tribe blogs.
I say start the conversation. If you're not willing to ask/comfortable asking, invest in a relationship first.
A6. Also a little self promotion: The blogs I write for the state! Practice and policy collide! https://t.co/Veow4ATed0
the best leaders are those that don't hide behind the masks of "perfection". as others can learn from you
We have to start somewhere!
Don't write for an audience, write for yourself, write for your own growth, write to get better
A5: Advice in beginning: Write shorter posts from time to time. Set up a blog reader & actually read other blogs regularly.
A5: Advice for myself: worry less about the look, name of the blog and get started... The content matters more.
Thank you for stopping in and blocking for us! https://t.co/s3L1keP5Cx
Thank you for a postiive start to Saturday, !
thanks for all the inspiration today! Remembering why I started blogging and eager to get back to it
: A6 I follow everyone in the top 50 list- one of my biggest edu honors was to be included in it!
I agree, my principal is an incredible example of this, she is human
start the conversation how?
What do you mean 'really' and 'innovate'?
A6: I read blogs by so I can say I knew this award winning author when he was just....
Thanks for the suggestion! I followed you and it!
I will! (And this is how the tag list expands, when people ask)
It's a new type of spam today. Never saw it like this before. Must be running analytics on words we use. https://t.co/BmasMfuipS
OMG the spam bots are out of control crazy...
That's the price we pay for being at the top of the Twitter trending topics. Everyone wants the traffic.
Would 💗 a post on parent-school partnerships!
..true and those pal have their following. I'm probably not a subscriber. .lol
You are too kind my friend!
Great chat today PLN - Blog about it!!
Thanks for guest moderating
Thanks to my co-mod
HAHA that would have been easier... between typing in Q whatever and killing spam bots ...
We can tell our own story. I learn by following the shared stories of teachers, students & parents. https://t.co/v1MHSaNWmO
yes 21st century stakeholder engagement + communication
Not true at all! Your blog is full of passion and has strong reflective value.
Write what moves you, not what you think will get you views.
Thanks, Jacki! Appreciate your constant encouragement and inspiration!
Thanks for the inspiration and reflection, ! Great chat!
Looking forward to conducting a Google Cert BootCamp this morning. Bring one to your district today! https://t.co/5ACqItdCmZ
I prefer to read blog posts that include images, so I try to include images in my own posts.
Wish I had Ts that had written blog posts on "Things I wish I had known when" Could have stimulated my thinking.
I have to find my inner FROZEN and let it go! https://t.co/ueWPEiUdmq
Yeah I've had some embarrassing ones. Sometimes I don't even delete. Just go with it.
now I can really appreciate that
Yes, exactly ! People read it cos they want to know what others are thinking ... widens everyone's intellectual horizons.
That needs to be the next barrier I negotiate. thank you for putting it plainly https://t.co/7ALGcQjmGc
Great advice! Remove the mysticism and get it done! https://t.co/gJ6TUyJDVf
A5:try to write on a regular schedule rather than just when inspired
edu_match: RT craigyen: OMG the spam bots are out of control crazy...
I think you have to at least be aware that others read your blog if it is public. coworkers bring it up.
my frustration is that I see people read my blogs - but never leave comments - do they like it? Have things to add?
My inspiration is my emotional connection.
Thanks for sharing. Hoping to get more Ts to have an online presence, and share what they do.
Great ?- I truly just think about my experiences/goals at the time & what I need to process https://t.co/LVkEXfTQVI
DM on Twitter. I asked something like, "I've been learning from you, now I'm blogging, do you mind if I tag you?"
A true learner. All great discoveries start with a question
I am in agreement, Sandy! Love the passion you give!
A6 - some I regularly read-helps if they tag me
A6: I enjoy reading a lot of blogs. Too many to mention in 140 characters. Just know I learn from all of you. Daily. So, thanks.
Totally agree. Content is more important to me than bells and whistles.
A6: Can't think of 1specific,I love posts from I'm sure there are more, but those stick out for me.
You too are both inspirational! As is
Thank you for facilitating today's . Great topic!
love your blog! Just jumping into all this.what does stand for?
I miss posts many times, but I'm espectially thankful for posts I grow from when folks have tagged me.
Thank you to for moderating . Keep fighting the good fight!
annoying but I admire the programming it took. Teachable moment?
Yep, done is better than perfect, isn't it?
New to blogging: what are your favorite blogging sites/ apps to write or read blogs? Used with students in past.
I am going to go ahead and write it ; ) Thanks Joyce ! ; )
Ah, I never tag people, feel it is intrusive to other's Twitter stream
Agree inspired me to write a few posts.
A6) "Just Talk To Me" via Highly reflective piece on our ability to reach in and reach out.
https://t.co/5LtYfIZ84T
Thanks Tom...but you're my friend...it's okay :)...I'm learning!
Unfortunately they are getting better at disguising with their replies, but the links give them away.
A5:Blog about topics you're passionate about- blog for YOU!Your blog is your personal teaching portfolio w personality included!😊
Q for y'all: I have separate blogs for personal & professional. Good to combine them or best to keep sep?
I need to do this. Thank you! my take away action. :) https://t.co/f4fwKcgKfz
A5: Advice in beginning: Write shorter posts from time to time. Set up a blog reader & actually read other blogs regularly.
no because each person needs their own. I like simple main theme/topic with sub heads supporting themes (cont)
and - thanks for facilitating the topic and helping me to connect with other ed blog heroes!
Thanks for sharing Eric! Always a great reminder and the true focus and purpose!
RT MichaelJDunlea A5 winning lotto numbers the next several days are ...seriously, lighten up, just write & post, you won't improv…
A6: Don't have a particular post to share at the moment, but i recommend the blogs of and , for example.
it depends the relationship you have w/ them - I have a few ppl I regularly tag
Thanks for the inspiration today! I'm going to work on my blog today and put it in my calendar with an alarm for next time!
(cont) using image for main theme
Yes & helping 2 moderate others.enjoy it but like blogging hope Ive something worthwhile 2 say https://t.co/WKhI4BzkUq
Thank you! How are you doing? You've been busy- are you leading a chat now?
True story. Much time devoted to reporting spammers & blocking. 😣
..when complacency chokes you then the brain & body &soul FIGHT..FOR...AIR
Always relying on the generosity and graciousness of the Twitter EDU community, right?
Thanks, Craig! Love learning with you in my PLN!
thank and honored for the opportunity. did the heavy lifting and I tagged along.
You're welcome. If you blog it, send me the link, I'd love to read it
I'm sorry, didn't know you didn't want new participants
I've noticed that there are quite a few ostensible participants in this morning's who are wearing bikinis...creative spammers
No-I'm happy if you ask 1st as it saves me time to search :) Sometimes I ask others to read & provide feedback.
Just started blogging in Aug. Having 3 co-authors keeps us all accountable to write & builds in feedback.
Thank you !! Great insights & inspiration today for more reading, writing & blogging!
Yeah, I've been reading it first and then seeing the link at the end....
https://t.co/SUe6ccSm2o
It's a new type of spam today. Never saw it like this before. Must be running analytics on words we use. https://t.co/BmasMfuipS
OMG the spam bots are out of control crazy...
Thanks! :) You all know how much I look up to you I hope!
I'm sure it's awesome! What day/ time?
Gratefuk for all in this PLN this morning, especially for facilitating. Blog strongly!!
is a wonderful educational chat on Sat mornings, I like it bcuz it's a good faculty room w/ all grades/subjs
"" shows up as trending topic in Worldwide at rank 34.
I thought all 20+ yr veteran Ts looked like that. Hard to tell.
does anyone have a list of blogs, maybe topics, genres, blogs might be too fluid or ???
Most of their pictures do too or I need their professional trainer and photographer!! :)
https://t.co/sTfyc6atOu
Unfortunately they are getting better at disguising with their replies, but the links give them away.
We have been frustrated by that as well.
Thanks for the inspiration! Have an awesome day!
Great to spend the hour with so many passionate writers and educators. Thank you and for leading.
Yes I feel this helps those that are more visual (to connect with the ideas faster) & helps with memory-retention too
I love looking at the progression of my blog and how it has grown as I have grown professionally https://t.co/ylXiQya2va
Sure but as someone who gets tagged quite a bit, it can get annoying ha
Grateful for all in this PLN this morning, especially for facilitating. Blog strongly!!
thanks and thank you joining. Looking forward to your next blog.
Or some serious photoshop skills. That would be easier than the trainer.
how about a on images, the power of and how to source and make your own. I do this a lot.
Jonharper70bd: iplante aaron_hogan thanks and thank you joining. Looking forward to your next blog.
Thanks! Inspired by you and so many greats out there
