I get a sense that the author of this blog is attempting to reach out to a few different types of learners. She covers subjects that would appeal to young learners, teachers and parents alike. In the sample of posts I read through she spanned multiple topics, starting with work-related policy and how parents feel about their student's involvement. She then blogged about her students connecting with other students in India which emphasized her previous post about creating an online community. I enjoyed her views and use of photos and video. She seems incredibly passionate about her work, especially her students.
I chose the 'Hunting English' blog mostly because of the color and design but then discovered that it's an awesome blog. Right off the bat the author is teaching and engaging without you even knowing it.
I have a background in journalism and find that the idea of fast journalism is applied to blogs, actually the digital world in general. Most people are looking for a nice look and no fluff; that's one of the usable elements in this blog. The best part is that the general lesson of the blog can help any teacher find ideas to become a better educator. Not only did I find it aesthetically pleasing, but the use of photos and content help in the overall experience.
MathyCathy is so fun! As a student who still does not enjoy math, I found this blog entertaining.
Glancing through the content on this blog I noticed that Cathy uses drawings and other tools to help students learn how to use and enjoy math. She looks like the kind of teacher I would love to have. Another feature to her blog is her use of social media, she has Instagram photos documenting her time at conferences, on adventures or in class. It's so important to make learning worth-while and engaging and, from what I see, she is.
What Ed Said
Hunting English
MathyCathy's Blog
After reviewing these blogs I noticed a new avenue for reaching students, teachers and parents. It's exciting to think that a teacher can extend their knowledge beyond the classroom help his/her students find the fun in their studies. After a student leaves a classroom they may not what to sit and read a blog on top of their homework, that's why it's so necessary to engage the student. A blog is a wonderful medium to help students see your love for the subject and learning. The best thing you can teach a student is to want to learn and the best way to do that is to lead by example. I would use a blog to show the students how I use the subject in my own life, and how they can take what they are learning and apply it to their own lives. Creating a community helps students find their way through this digital world, teaching them to learn from each other can build their knowledge base.
Erin
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