We have reached the time when it is necessary to involve you in the “next steps”. In an effort to engage all of our teachers and administrator in the use of more of the Web 2.0 tools, we are turning our immediate attention towards blogging. I know that you are aware of blogs, and many of you may already be actively blogging. The reason that we are bringing this to the forefront today is related to a future activity for professional development. All school faculties will be participating in a book study as part of their local professional development during the fall. One of the ways that principals can incorporate the use of Web 2.0 tools into something they’re already going to be doing would be through a blog. It is my “hope” that some of our teachers will see the possible uses of a classroom blog…etc We have to start somewhere and we can not continue to wait for everybody to get on board. We have to gently push...may even have to shove some.
I want to meet one afternoon, prior to the end of school to give you the primer…I want you to be prepared to be a resource for your principal and local faculty as we begin continue this journey.
I want to meet one afternoon, prior to the end of school to give you the primer…I want you to be prepared to be a resource for your principal and local faculty as we begin continue this journey.
I have started a blog, however, I haven't had time to properly promote it (iheartlibrary.wordpress.com). I plan to utilize it greatly beginning with the next school year.
ReplyDeleteI am glad we are promoting blogging, I am here to learn and help however I can!
ReplyDeleteWe are going to have a session on it Friday during collaboration. I have introduced it to the faculty and they are getting used to it. I have heard lots of positive remarks regarding its use.
ReplyDeleteYeah for blogging! I use the one through my teacher website and I really enjoy seeing the responses the students write. Some of them are very insightful. Looking forward to this new challenge!
ReplyDeleteThere is much potential here. I applaud your efforts on behalf of the the student and staff of this district. (Oh, I bet you have grown personally from the experience, as well.)
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to put my blog on your website. I think blogging could be an excellent avenue for obtaining new ideas and information
ReplyDeletehttp://jhinson-aworkinprogress.blogspot.com/
Yes, I have grown so much, technologically speaking! I find myself getting very absorbed in whatever new application I'm learning. Sharing it with my students has been a real treasure! Looking forward to implementing some new ideas next year................... :)
ReplyDeleteI read recently some comments on the greatest work that teachers do. Basically we become lifelong learners, and create that same spirit in our students. I like the Gandhi quote that says" Live like we will die tomorrow; Learn like we will live forever."
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