TGIF: Enjoy the Journey of Blogging!

Dear Bloggers, Yesterday, I am proud to say, we got everyone onboard the blogging scene. You all established google accounts, and most importantly, you helped each other with the technology and the intricacies of the blogging world. Bravo!




Many of you commented about the style of some of the comments. That will be the springboard for today's in-class discussion. It is important to realize the differences between educational blogging, which is who we are, and social networking, which is usually accompanied by a lot of computer jargon, abbreviations, and slang. There is a huge responsibility when writers publish; writers must be honest, accurate, and readable. You may also want to visit the link Mr. Wolff left you about flame wars. We have to remember that we are an extension of the classroom, and also that we will have a wide readership. In other words, audience will include others outside our classroom. Other teachers, classes, families, and who knows, may enjoy reading our blog. That brings responsibility to our audience.




I get a lot of joy out of this project, and that is because it is a partnership. I see myself as your facilitator on this journey. You will connect with each other, the literature you read, and the issues that will emerge. I hope you enjoy the journey, too!