The article I read is titled: "Top 100 Education Blogs". It begins by stating that education blogs are becoming a new way to interact. It includes a list of blog categories that range from College to Technology that includes what the website finds to be the top 100.
Blogging relates to teaching because for one, it is something that can be done anywhere in the world, and in just about any location as long as you have Internet connection. It connects you to people that may be half way around the world and is a link to other people that feel the same as you on a certain subject or gives a written understanding of the opposing side. Also, blogs that are public can be viewed by anyone and is a helping tool if your stuck on something and need some advice on the matter. It can be beneficial for teachers that, for instance, are in a field with limited colleagues of the same subject and they need help with an assignment, all they have to do is log onto a blog site, and write out their problem. The only set back is that it may take awhile for the feedback to reach you.
In my opinion, blogs are very beneficial, not only to teachers but also to parents, classmates and many other people. It connects you to a world that you may not of known otherwise. Some of the setbacks, though, include anyone being able to view your opinion and work, and not always getting an answer right when you need it.
I never really considered blogs until this class but finding out more information would definitely be interesting to me. It opens up more opportunities for information than the ordinary face-to-face relations.
http://oedb.org/library/features/top-100-education-blogs
1 comment:
I enjoyed reading your bog on blogging Amanda. That sounded kinda weird huh?? Anyways yeah your article made me really think a lot about how you can communicate with just about anyone. You mentioned about students communicating with people with the same ideas or different ideas. I think thats pretty cool and really can help students relate more to each other and see someone elses point of view. I also liked how you talked about other people being able to see your work/ideas. I didn't think about that when writing my article. It would be pretty easy for a student to take someone elses ideas or even base their opinion just on what someone else put. I beleive that arguement could go both ways though. The complete exposure of others ideas or work might even benefit in the learning process. The student might see someone elses perspective better than they would in a face to face setting. I don't know, just a thought. Anyways good article, it gave me a better perspective.
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