Ok, now's the time for honesty - the moment of truth. I have failed to stay consistent in my posting. I really like the idea of blogs, but I just don't think I'm much of a blogger. Maybe that's because I haven't pushed myself to keep posting and make it a habit. Psychologists seem to agree that it takes 66 days for the average person to develop/create a habit. Oh to have the diligence to stick with something for 66 days!
So, despite my behavior, I believe I've had a change of heart concerning the blogs. Let me explain. Initially, part of my failure to post may have been attributed to the fact that I didn't really see blogging as a useful tool. As with many of the tools and resources we explore in our technology 486 class, I didn't think blogging was something I would ever use in my classroom or as part of my teaching career. As it stands today, I still don't know if blogging is something I will use in my classroom (i.e. for my students or my parents). While I certainly want to be able to share information with both of these parties, I believe a classroom website would be more practical. Especially do to the fact that I would be able to keep all other class related info there as well.
However, as I begin talking to current teachers and trying to figure out where I stand on various different issues, I thing blogging could be a great resource as I begin building my teaching career. So many teachers have great wisdom to share about their experiences - what to do, what NOT to do, what worked for them, etc. The teacher I am observing now has told me numerous times to speak to as many teachers as I can throughout my career. And while I certainly won't agree or even relate to everything I may be told, that doesn't mean that it won't benefit me to hear it! So, if for nothing else that opening my mind to others' experiences and hoping someone else can learn from my own, I'm jumping back on the wagon. From here on out, I will fight my urge toward inconsistency!
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