To be honest, I found this post more challenging than I think any. I just was not sure what to write about. Usually I write my post, then read everyone else is just in case I wrote about the same thing I would not want to feel like a copycat :)... This time however I read everyone else is first which in turn gave me ideas to write about.
First, the hardest part I am finding with blogging is the "linking" aspect of it. I feel as though I am not linking enough or not linking the important aspect of my blog. Since this was the first time that I blogged, I didn't see the relevance of linking everything. That being said, when I am reading everyone else is blogs, it is so helpful to click the link and find out more of what has been discussed or the actual website that is being discussed; and so I quickly realized the importance and linking and appreciate the idea much more.
So in my quest to determine what to blog about on blogs, I began to search for specific blogs on Math, Hockey, and the NHL and was amazed at what I found. I found sites such as 601a a blog from a hockey referee, the Sydney Crosby Show a blog dedicated to Sydney Crosby, or the Math Blog dedicated to Math Education. I could find blogs about anything from hockey, to math, to education, all of which are other peoples thoughts and opinions.
It was at some point that I was searching for blogs that I connected what Mark said in his blog, "It is starting to become apparent to me that Web 2.0 is all about establishing connections with people with similar interests. We are no longer limited to the people we share lunch with to bounce ideas off of. The entire world is out there, ready to and willing to collaborate."
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Excellent video Mike... I like it! Yes, blogging is about making connections. So, for your comment about linking... I know it is strange, but this is what happened to me the other day. I wrote in my blog about the conference I just went to, and linked to one of the presenters blogs. Within a day, I had a response from that presenter on my blog saying thank you for linking to her and that she wished she had more time to get to meet me! The technology is amazing, and when people comment or link in your blogs, you can track them. Along with your RSS reader, the blogs now come to you to do with what you wish. Read them, don't read them, scan them over for ideas, link to them if you like what they have to say, or even link if you don't necessarily agree. It is all about the personal learning network you are creating for yourself, which in turn, begins to be a great deal of "free" professional development and overall support for your profession as a teacher. It feels great to be part of the big picture! Together we are stronger.
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