Comments on: Edublogosphere Learning http://masterthoughts.wordpress.com/2008/03/16/edublogosphere-learning/ My thoughts, reflections and learnings during my Master's journey Wed, 27 May 2009 04:52:46 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: toolsofengagement http://masterthoughts.wordpress.com/2008/03/16/edublogosphere-learning/#comment-85 toolsofengagement Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:48:41 +0000 http://masterthoughts.wordpress.com/?p=48#comment-85 Thank you for the link on tags vs categories - I've had a real "aha" moment. As a "newbie" is has been something I've struggled with each time I post. Blogging in the edublogosphere is quite different from other arenas. Blogs here truly are personal learning environments, whereas political blogs (which I've been exposed to longer) are more like boxing matches than conversations. Edublogs can be intimidating for those of us who aren't teachers or academics though. As webtools have allowed teachers to connect with each other and with students in new ways, hopefully they will entice parents into being a part of the 21C learning conversation too. Thank you for the link on tags vs categories – I’ve had a real “aha” moment. As a “newbie” is has been something I’ve struggled with each time I post.

Blogging in the edublogosphere is quite different from other arenas. Blogs here truly are personal learning environments, whereas political blogs (which I’ve been exposed to longer) are more like boxing matches than conversations.

Edublogs can be intimidating for those of us who aren’t teachers or academics though. As webtools have allowed teachers to connect with each other and with students in new ways, hopefully they will entice parents into being a part of the 21C learning conversation too.

]]> By: Kimberly Brown http://masterthoughts.wordpress.com/2008/03/16/edublogosphere-learning/#comment-83 Kimberly Brown Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:42:06 +0000 http://masterthoughts.wordpress.com/?p=48#comment-83 I had a bloglines account prior to the class but wasn't really using it. Now I've added some interesting blogs and I'm regulary browsing through the feeds. I've been more active in commenting to other posts and reading the other feedback. The class has helped me grow as an educator interested in technology and create a network the will ensure that I'm always challenged to learn. I had a bloglines account prior to the class but wasn’t really using it. Now I’ve added some interesting blogs and I’m regulary browsing through the feeds.
I’ve been more active in commenting to other posts and reading the other feedback.
The class has helped me grow as an educator interested in technology and create a network the will ensure that I’m always challenged to learn.

]]> By: rdrunner http://masterthoughts.wordpress.com/2008/03/16/edublogosphere-learning/#comment-78 rdrunner Mon, 17 Mar 2008 03:00:08 +0000 http://masterthoughts.wordpress.com/?p=48#comment-78 Thanks Alec. Consider the invitation open to visit my district! Cindy Thanks Alec.
Consider the invitation open to visit my district!
Cindy

]]> By: Alec Couros http://masterthoughts.wordpress.com/2008/03/16/edublogosphere-learning/#comment-77 Alec Couros Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:09:01 +0000 http://masterthoughts.wordpress.com/?p=48#comment-77 It's interesting that you mention the iGoogle thing. I know a lot of people using iGoogle or something similar to read all of their feeds. With the # of feeds I take in daily, there is no doubt that that type of tool would not work for me. I guess you have found out as well. I like the idea of iGoogle (or similar) as a place to start out, but for the avid reader, there is nothing like a full fledged reader tool. I'm happy everyday to see how much you grown active in these virtual communities. I'd love to someday see it from the other side, to see if/where it has changed your work patterns or changed those around you in your f2f environment. It’s interesting that you mention the iGoogle thing. I know a lot of people using iGoogle or something similar to read all of their feeds. With the # of feeds I take in daily, there is no doubt that that type of tool would not work for me. I guess you have found out as well.

I like the idea of iGoogle (or similar) as a place to start out, but for the avid reader, there is nothing like a full fledged reader tool.

I’m happy everyday to see how much you grown active in these virtual communities. I’d love to someday see it from the other side, to see if/where it has changed your work patterns or changed those around you in your f2f environment.

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