The simple facts that she states are so obvious I can't believe I have never gave it thought or realized what the benefits were. In today's world social media has given way to a much larger social interaction via technology and internet. Blogging is not much different than social media, but it's a place where you can post your individual thoughts and feelings while creating a beautiful page that reflects just you! Each blog is differnt and we learn more about the person then just what they write about. We learn their style, way of writing, maybe even their favorite color and their themes of the page. The more time goes on I find myself using more blogs and connecting with people on different sites I never thought I would, (i.e. TwoWritingTeachers) and enjoying every moment of it.
Some things that Dr. Zingrone discusses about blogging are:
- connecting yourself by sharing your personal ways
- connecting to anyone-anywhere
- blogging is your intellectual, personal journey
- authenticity of blogging- sharing not forcing
- use different blogging forms- see what fits you best
- integrate different forms of technology
- screen-cast-o-matic
- podcasting
- voice thread
- personal blog--blogging connecting with yourself
She makes an excellent point about writing and if we write on paper anymore. Most poeple are using blogs for writing in any form and not paper any more. Dr. Nellie Deutsch states that , "I cannot write on paper anymore."
See some snap shots from the meeting:
This slide is of one she shares from a class the day before
All the link she speaks about
Prior to this class, I never quite realized just how powerful blogging can be - both as a personal and educational tool. Throughout the semester, we have discovered the significance of blogging in the classroom and the positive effects blogging has on students' writing. However, blogging is also an excellent form of self-expression. Anyone, anywhere can blog about any topic imaginable. Blogs allow individuals to express their thoughts, ideas, feelings, and opinions, offer advice, present knowledge on a specific topic, connect with others who share their personal interests, and more. After experiencing the power of blogging first-hand, I am definitely interested in incorporating blogs into my future classroom. The sooner children begin blogging, the better! As educators, we must inspire our students from a young age and grasp their enthusiasm for writing.
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