Random thoughts about blogging
When we are teaching children to write, we always try to provide them with an “authentic” reason to write. Now, finally, the teachers are writing (blogging) for an “authentic” audience!
Can blogging really make me miss a meal?
What about a blog themed around my hobby?
Do blogs show up on Google searches? Maybe I have seen them and did not recognize them.
Why can’t I remember how to make bullets appear when I blog a list? Was that so hard?
Do I kinow all the stuff that was presented in the January blogging class?
Can I start a blog that is just for my students?
Can blogging really make me miss a meal?
-> YES! More then one!
What about a blog themed around my hobby?
-> You can blog about ANYTHING. And I do mean ANYTHING! You can create another blog in EduBlogs or go to another site that uses WordPress — such as http://www.wordpress.com.
Do blogs show up on Google searches? Maybe I have seen them and did not recognize them.
–> Yes, they do.
Why can’t I remember how to make bullets appear when I blog a list? Was that so hard?
–> I think I helped you with this — it was the time when you couldn’t see the tool bar since you were using Safari. Use FireFox or Camino on your Mac and you’ll see that tool bar. Highlight your list and click on the icon with the dots.
Do I know all the stuff that was presented in the January blogging class?
-> I think you do!
Can I start a blog that is just for my students?
–> Yes, you can create a blog that your students can actually POST (not comment) entries to. You get to verify all posts before they are published.
Great questions! You’re really thinking about educational technology!