If you are taking the time to read my blog, you have already taken the first baby step towards changing educational practices, and that is to become more informed. Some times you just don't have the energy to read an entire book, and a journal article may be just a little too in depth at the end of a long day, but start following some blogs. I get many great ideas from the many, many blogs out there. You don't have to read every blog you follow or even sign in every day. Choose a few and sign in when you have a little spare time (yes I can imagine the raised eyebrow look) or are looking for a new idea. Here are a few of my favorites:
- The Education Technology Blog: I started following this blog via facebook and I sign in when I see something interesting coming through the threads.
- Kathy Schrock: I went to a presentation by Kathy at the ISTE conference in Philadelphia where she shared a ton of great websites. She links to other great blogs, so check out.
- Dr Z: Dr. Z is another person I saw present at ISTE. His blog is very reflective about different tools he has tried and how they have worked.
- Cool Cat Teacher Blog: Yet another ISTE presentation (can you tell I liked that conference?). She actually skyped in to the session that was all about Diigo. So, if you haven't started saving any of your bookmarks to the cloud you may want to check Diigo out also.
- iLearnTechnology: Can't remember where I came across this blog, but it has some great ideas for integrating technology from the simple to the complex.
- Kid Blog: This isn't one I go to for ideas, but one I have set for a few of the classes at my school. Right now the student are going to use their blogs for book talks. But once started a students blog could have endless possibilities for reflection and connections in and outside the classroom.
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