Blogs do not take super long to set up and it can be one of the greatest tools you can have in your classroom. For real, just search "blogs" or "teaching blogs" on Pinterest and there are tons of resources to aid you in starting a blog.
For my social studies BLOCK class, we are required to post to a blog. To be honest, this is new and uncomfortable for me, but I am slowly getting more comfortable with blogging. Usually, I like to hand-write my feelings in a journal where only my eyes can read. But with blogging, you can express your feelings and other things in just a few minutes. Blogging can be a great resource for teachers as well as for parents. The work that children do in your class can be posted at lightning speed (depending on your internet connection). And of course, what is a blog without pictures?
Blogging can be a great way to keep the parents up to date on the fun activities going on in your class. I have never observed a class where blogs are used. However, I think it would be great to keep a blog for your classroom. And these people think so too….
Here is a link to the top 25 Elementary School Teacher blogs of 2012: http://www.topmastersineducation.com/top-elementary-school-teacher-blogs-of-2012/
Because I am still a college student, the most useful way I can blog, is about super cool teaching strategies so that I won't forget them when it comes to real-life teaching. Once I get a job, I can start blogging about cool things I have done in my classroom. But, I might want to save that for the second year of teaching--we have all heard those horror stories of first year teachers.
But anyways, feel free to post comments of your favorite teaching blog or strategy.
Until next time.
Keep Blogging!!!
Jenna,
ReplyDeleteI love how you were totally honest about your feelings towards blogging. This is something that can make all of us feel that way and instead of an "It's fine" response, you were honest. I think blogging is a great way for parents, teachers and students to stay connected outside the classroom. We can post resources for additional practice and enrichment for students to build their knowledge base.