As I read the blogs, I found much thought-provoking content. There is the point that "blogging creates enthusiasm for writing and communication." How true! It parallels the way many of us treat e-mail, i.e., we feel obligated to read it and often, to reply to it. The same is true of blogs. As a media specialist, I don't see nearly as many technologically illiterate teachers as I did 5 years ago. The comment that "if a teacher today is technologically illiterate and is unwilling to learn more, it is equivalent to one 30 years ago who did not know how to read and write. Wow! That really brings it home. There is no excuse for technological illiteracy on the part of teachers.
I was intrugued by the blog Questions for One of Our Favorite Authors: Grace Lin. It demonstrates ongoing conversations between an author and 3rd graders. This is a real life example of blogging creating enthusiasm for communication.
I am impressed with the serious, yet casual nature of blogs. Everyone seems to be so "invested" in the subject matter and there is no "playing around." Most questions posed are answered so learning is facilitated.
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"Most questions posed are answered so learning is facilitated."
ReplyDeleteAnd that's a crucial part of blogging. They can produce so many meaningful conversations and are a virtual learning platform. I count my well over 150 RSS feeds as part of my professional learning toolbox. What I find it it challenges opinions that I hold, educates me, inspires me, makes me laugh, and yes, sometimes infuriates me. Truthfully, I'm not sure what I'd do without them. It would be like losing two legs on my four-legged stool!