Thing #4

It can help create a sense of community and interaction because you are after all, talking to one another when you make comments. Also no matter where you are or what time it is you can interact with one another instead of meeting up with other teachers when you all have conflicting schedules.

I found that while commenting on other blogs, that it is very important to be respectful of other people’s opinions. You never want to offend someone so if you do have an objection, then be kind about it. The second point I found about commenting is that comments can make an impact on someone’s personal confidence. If they have no comments then they get down about themselves. This can be hurtful to people.

 (In my class)I chose JoBeth Turners thing #3 because I liked her idea to put the assignments, notes, slideshows, power points, and her absence on the blog. The comment I made was positive and was my realization of how much easier it could make my job.                                                                                        (Not in my class) The next person I chose was Lindsey Burris because she said she feels lost if she misses one day of the technology world and I completely agree. The comment I left was agreeing with her statement and also I put out there that I’m worried about the future students not being able to access technology at their home because of the cost.                                                                                                     (In my class) Karalina Roelle’s blog caught my eye because her site checks for plagiarism! I think every college student needs that. I know that I always write my own stuff but sometimes two minds can think alike!:) The comment I made was that I liked the plagiarism part and that I didn’t like that you had to pay after the 7 day trial.                                                                                                                                                    (Not in my class) I chose Bailey Cheben because her picture for our thing #7 was intriguing. It described her, personally in three ways, art, history, and religion. I commented and said how helpful visual learning such as pictures can help keep students interested in lessons.                                                           (In my class) I chose Markesha Combs #8 jigsaw because she had a great idea with that. I commented to tell her I am going to copy her with the idea to have my student’s faces as puzzles… It is so cool!            (In my class) I chose Hannah’s thing #9 because her images were really good. I commented asking her if she could help me make one because this was one of the most frustrating things for me to complete.    (In my class) I chose Natalia Lee’s #10 because she understands how much time having an RSS can save! I commented on hers and said that it was a good post and that with things like RSS it can help us keep in touch with fellow teachers and friends in a timely manner.