Sunday, June 9, 2013
Utilization of Blogs for Educational Leaders
Blogs are a great tool for capturing inquiry, innovative
solutions, concerns etc. among a group of people with a shared vision. Educational
leaders might be able to use blogs as an innovative way to communicate and
clearly state school-wide goals among professionals in contrast to the traditional
professional development day for rules and procedures. This could be ongoing throughout the year. In addition, classroom
educators could set up a blog for class reflection on “what I learned today.” (Reflection
is a key to student learning and improvement as well.) Further, it enhances the art of writing in an innovative way. Students can easily be engaged in writing through this technology tool. I teach fourth grade in Texas where writing is a priority. What a great way to promote writing! Blogs can also be a reference
tool for administrators and educators on how to handle challenges or implement
exciting activities and programs that meet school, student, and parent needs in
the community. This a great tool for anyone or any entity to reflect on their own thoughts and seek encouragement from others in developing challenges into strengths. It is a constant discussion board that addresses concerns,
actions, reflections, and experiences to a global audience.
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I like the idea of having blogs set up for our kiddos for the what I learned today? I think that would help even the most reluctant learner because who doesn't like to "mess around on a computer?" this would allow the students to blog about their day and discussions could occur at a later date on topics of interest that are generated by the teacher. Good Job!!!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on letting the students blog, however one must remember that kids tend to be brutally honest and many teachers cannot handle that. This would be a great idea to open up the proverbial "out of the box" saying though!
ReplyDeleteLike your style.
Communicating through a blog would be an effective way for teachers to share ideas and related work. I think students using blogs is a new way to learn. This would be a great classroom tool. You're right, writing is a priority and blogs would give students an innovative way to write and learn.
ReplyDeleteBlogs build capacity and reinforce change by finding like-minded invidividuals who are passionate about education. You're right that it is a great tool for self-reflection.
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