Thing #3

Blogging is a wonderful way to record what is important or of interest to you. That being said, I think a blog would be an awesome tool to document your attitudes and how you are feeling while going through the teacher education program. I think it could almost be a form of therapy to vent out some frustrations (constructive, of course) or triumphs made within the program. I also think someone could use blogger to share ideas with other individuals who are aspiring to become teachers. Some ideas could include things you have learned while observing or student teaching. On the blog, others will be able to comment and give their input in any one of these situations. Within the classroom setting, I think blogger would be good to post pictures and comments about what you as the teacher and your students are doing in class. For example, if the class was learning about Native Americans and the students made miniature teepees, you could take pictures and add them to your blog. Other teachers who are subscribed to your blog may become inspired to create a similar project within their own classroom. Also, a blog would be a great place to post exemplary work produced by your students. This would allow you to show off their work to others who may appreciate it.