Thing 3

I love the idea of blogging. I have followed many blogs from family members to friends, entertainers I like, and one from a friend with cancer to keep us updated with her treatments. I'm very intrigued with how I can use a blog professionally, and to reach my students.

Although I've commented on other blogs, I've never had one of my own, unless you could count the status updates on my Facebook account! One thing that I'll have to keep in mind is to keep my blog professional. I tend to be a little sarcastic or silly when I'm thinking and writing quickly. It will make me choose my words wisely.

I am very interested in sharing ideas with other teachers. I was in a new teaching situation this past year, and often asked other teachers for help and advice. Most were incredibly honest and willing to help me. I think our pride sometimes stops us from asking for help because we'd be feeling inept or incompetent. I think it's very positive to share ideas and brainstorm with other educators. A blog would give you one more opportunity for that to take place.

To use the blog as a teaching tool to interact with my students is also very appealing to me. I am always looking for new ways to connect with my students. I look forward to gaining new information and tools to make this happen.