This evening I’ve spent a few hours just doing work with various software. I found bloggoggle – a site where professionals can register their blogs. I thought it was something to try given the amount of visits I’m presently getting.
I then visited some of the different software available on the Advent Calendar like PageFlake and Whiteboard.
I have found that I am trying to get some input from the educational world. I visited the Edublog Awards site (congratulations to all the winners!) and looked at what these people are doing and what they are discussing in their blogs. I found that much of the discussion was similar to what I’ve been reading and what I’ve begun to discuss. As I try to get feedback, I find it very frustrating that no matter how many sites I visit and leave comments, I get little feedback. How does one enter the blogosphere? Is there something I’m not doing?
If anyone does happen to pass by, take a quick look at the wiki I am working on for my staff. I hope, in the new year, to begin working with the staff in exploring different technologies in our teaching. A kind of PLC for technology. I hope that if anyone has any ideas for things we might explore that they will leave a note for us. We would sure appreciate the ideas. Also, I will be starting to use the wiki and blogs with my classes as we explore various subjects in Medieval Europe and my Communication Production Technology class.
However, as Christmas approaches, I think it is time for a bit of a break so I’m looking at getting off this oval and into the pits for a tire change, some fuel, maybe even an upgrade to my engine. I look to continue my blogging over the holidays and try to find a way to control all the information that is coming at me from various outlets. Hopefully I can avoid any 4 wheel skids and keep on racing.
Kelly
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As I was “passing by” I thought that I could at least offer some encouragement to a fellow blogger. I know that engaging interaction is one of the goals of edublogging but my own journey says that with patience, more and more people will “discover” your work and start commenting. Hey, you’ve got Will Richardson and Dean Shareski commenting here already – that’s pretty good for starters. I noticed on your wiki that you have several blogs – maybe you are spreading your reflections too thinly? Also after three months, my blog only had five comments so just give things time. As far as wiki ideas go, you should check out Kim Cofino’s blog where she has excellent middle school themed wiki projects on the go. But which of your blogs do you recommend I subscribe to?
Graham,
I suggest you subscribe to this one. This is where I do most of my work. The others are more that I wanted to try out the services. This is the site that I use and have gathered most of my information. You’re probably right about having too many irons in the fire. Thanks for the link to Kim’s blog. I’ll definitely check it out and I’ll add your blog to my list of “need to read”. Thanks for the encouragement.
Kelly
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