I hope this is becoming a habit. First it was Western New York taking a really thoughtful approach to implementing blogging in their schools, and now it’s Kennesaw State University that’s running a week long blogging immersion for teachers in Georgia that should give them an incredible start toward bringing the tools to their students. I’ll be working with them today to talk about blogging as a professional practice/development sport. And I just really like they way they have approached this whole idea in terms of looking at blogs as learning tools. That’s probably in large part because one of the organizers of the event, Leonard Witt, is a long time blogger at PJNet.org. The key is that they have set up a year long support process for the teachers who are involved, extending the concept far past this first week. It’s great to see more and more models that districts and schools can begin to consider for their own staffs.
The best part is that I think I’m going to see Anne Davis today, who is doing her bit on blogging in the classroom tomorrow.
Will,
You’re going to love working with the folks in Georgia. I’m in Florida later this week doing the same thing. The one piece of advice I can give you, as a Southerner, is to speak slowly. Taste your syllables as they leave your mouth.
A good practice is to say Grits five times just before you get started. But be sure to speak the word with two syllables It’s Gri-ets.
Great luck to you!
— dave —
You have given me validation about my ideas for creating community in school. Every student has a voice, has a gift, and should find their passion. We can help them with blogging. Thanks Theresa
Will,
Thanks so much for coming to KSU to do the blogging workshop! I have been reading your blog faithfully for over a year and am delighted to finally get to meet you……
We’re having an awesome day with you. Thanks for the introduction to George Siemens…..
Hope to see you at NECC next month……
Regards,
Jerrie
Thank you for taking the time to speak with our group today at Kennesaw State. The entire day was extremely interesting. The plethora of information you offered was/is priceless and I am so proud to be part of your butterfuly effect.
Hi Will:
What a great day. Now I wish I had invited dozens of more people. We will have to do this again. So much information. But especially you opened all of our eyes to the possibilities. We are, as you said, part of a global conversation, a global learning community. We just have to show our students how to get involved. Many thanks from all of us at Kennesaw State who are partners in the Blog2Learn project.
Leonard Witt
Kennesaw State University