Okay, I figure that my other title wasn’t really working for anyone! So I decided to see if another one would work a bit better. You see, one of things we need to do is reach out to new bloggers and get them exposure. We need new voices and new reflections on what we are doing. I know that some of the other bloggers like Bud, David, Scott, mscofino, missprofe, HeyJude and Dean have highlighted new bloggers or directed us to new voices. This is so important for the development of ideas and building networks. As each new voice joins the chorus, our song of change will grow louder until it cannot be ignored.
My latest find is Tom Clearwater a graduate student from Alberta, Canada. His blog, Random Thoughts of an Adult Student , is a new blog having a total of three posts. Now, I usually highlight a few posts for people to check out but in this case I suggest you just check out the blog.
What caught my attention of the honesty which Tom uses in his writing.
Now, I will state up front that I have not read near enough on this subject to make myself anywhere near knowledgeable enough, but there are some things that struck me.
How many other bloggers let you in on this kind of thing? It’s hard to start a blog and then to be this candid about your writing. I’ll definitely be back to see what Tom has to say in the upcoming months.
Don’t forget that there are some other new bloggers out there that need to be encouraged to join the chorus. Let’s take a minute or two to encourage them!
photo image – cabbage leaf – http://www.simplebits.com/notebook/2005/01/05/cabbage.html
2 responses so far ↓
Actually, I liked your other title.:)
Thank you for your tireless efforts to give props to emerging bloggers. I really need to step up more in this mode.
What you have said is SO important. I remember starting out my first blog, and wondering what would happen. Some very kind bloggers visited and encouraged me. I was so thrilled to be able to exchange ideas that way, and to be able to listen to fellow bloggers who have helped shape my professional learning in so many ways. I am glad you are reminding us to reach out to new bloggers, or to keep the conversation going in new spaces.
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