I should start by saying that this is going to be my third attempted blog. I say attempted because only one is still up and running. I created my first blog last year on a whim after finding so many great educational blogging sites on Pinterest. I thought that I would love to record my successes (and failures) so that I, and the occasional follower, could learn and use it as a resource. Well, things got busy and I quite blogging.
Then, this summer, I started another blog about my Whole Brain Teaching adventure. I am still trying to keep up with this one because it is such a passion of mine. Even though I have not blogged since early September, I consider it still to be up-and-running.
This brings me to this current blog. I have always been interested in integrating technology into the classroom and thought KSP 689 would be a great start.
In my limited experience, I have not found blogging to be much different that traditional writing. What I particularly like about blogging is that it seems less formal. Emoticons, short-hand, and "text talk" are more accepted. To me, blogging is more personal, much like an online journal. Feelings and opinions are at the forefront. I love the format Blogger has created. It is very user-friendly and is part of the Google family. I am able to sign in with my Gmail account, leaving me one less username and password to remember. :)
Blogging has infinite possibilities in the realm of teaching. My current blog, The Whole Brain Teaching Adventure, allows me to collaborate with fellow WBTers (or Webiteers, as we like to call them). I connect with teachers from all over the world. I also find myself following many different educational blogs. I get lesson plans, classroom management ideas, art projects, and holiday activities from these sites. While I am little overwhelmed with keeping up with two blogs, I believe the time spent will be well worth it.
Happy Blogging!
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