Blog… Just Do It!

I am quickly coming to the opinion that ALL teachers should blog. I’m well aware that this is only the second post on this particular blog, and also well aware that my opinion is probably not that important to the two people (if i’m lucky) that will read this. I guess that’s part of my point.

For me, blogging is something that forces me to take the time to reflect. Reflect on my week, reflect on what i’m doing well and not doing well, and most importantly to reflect on and challenge my beliefs as a teacher. Being a public place, blogging forces me to consider and clarify my ideas before I release them on the world. The fact that very few people will ever read this doesn’t matter. The purpose of blogging for me is to reflect regularly and open myself up to the possibility of feedback and challenge from others in my field.

I have spoken to many people who have quit blogging because of a lack of audience or a lack of comments. As a teacher blogger, this can’t be your reason for blogging. We aren’t selling anything.. so what does it matter? Blog to reflect. Blog to challenge yourself. Blog to share. Blog to Connect.