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Blogging and Conversation

September 5, 2008 – 7:13 am

I believe strongly that the posting of a blog can be the start of a conversation. Of course that only happens when someone takes the time to comment on your blog.
Have you had a chance to look at the edna Group Blogging Corner?
For the last five or so weeks we’ve been running a Blogging Corner […]

By Kerrie Smith | Also posted in Educationau, web 2.0 | Comments (0)

Setting Challenges

August 2, 2008 – 2:25 pm

Teachers, just like their students, need activities and challenges. They need the goal posts to shift just slightly so that they try something new.
That’s what I had in mind when, over on Blogging Corner in edna Groups, I set up the Blogging Corner Challenge 08 today. It will give participants in Blogging Corner a chance […]

By Kerrie Smith | Also posted in Educationau, community building, blogs, edna Groups | Comments (1)

How does your Blog stand up?

July 16, 2008 – 2:59 pm

I am really interested in what makes a good blog and it has been in my thoughts off and on for most of this year.
More than that I am also interested in what functions a blog can have in a teacher’s professional development, in their professional portfolio, or their professional learning environment.
You will see some […]

By Kerrie Smith | Also posted in Educationau, communication tools, personal learning environments | Comments (2)

Blogging Corner

May 9, 2008 – 3:52 pm

Yesterday I created a new edna group for blogging educators.
Blogging Corner is a place for bloggers, would-be bloggers, and blogging mentors. Whether you are just starting out on your blogging journey, are some distance along the track, or have loads of experience, we hope there will be something here for you.
Content and activities […]

By Kerrie Smith | Also posted in Educationau, communication tools, blogs | Comments (1)

Better Blogging

May 7, 2008 – 3:49 pm

One of my aims all this year has been to become a better blogger.
I feel I have learnt a few lessons so far but have quite a way to go.
Here are some of the things I feel I’ve learnt:

choose topics that others want to know about
don’t make your postings too long
use a bit of white […]

By Kerrie Smith | Also posted in Educationau, professional learning, community building, blogs, comment08 | Comments (4)