We've been showing teachers and students how to build websites for years. Now we're talking about blogs. What's the difference? This site address the key differences. Edublogs Websites are still useful and do things the blog can't. But for pure writing, publishing, transparency and community, blogs are better.… Read the rest
Blogging Workshop
Today I had the priviledge of working with a very enthusiatic group of teachers were are ready to enter the exciting world of blogging. They are very patient with me and somehow think I'm an expert (See previous post). I look forward to seeing them and helping them discover the potential of social software. Have a ...… Read the rest
A Day in the Life
After rummaging around Will Richardson's blog, I amazed at the depth of content considering that he has a full time job. (Check out his notes) People often say to me, "You have too much time on your hands." usually in reference to some type of fun type of project or experiment I'm working on or ...… Read the rest
My move from novice to expert
Further to my last post, in the last month I've graduated from a novice blogger to an expert. Expert only in the sense that I have to do a workshop on what I know about blogging and help some teachers set up their own professional/classroom blogs. Really and truly I know I'm still ...… Read the rest
The explosion is beginning
It's like wildfire. You start talking about blogs and pretty soon it's everywhere. CTV news did a piece on last week and CBC radio did a piece on it as well. I still wish people would stop calling them online diaries but that's another story. I've had several teachers interested in using it ...… Read the rest