Thing #4

Using blogging in education requires comments to be successful. There are some blogs that are written more for the writer than for the audience. The type of blogging we are experimenting with requires feedback to be successful. The sense of community and interaction that is associated with blog comments establishes the worth of the blog. The blog post how to comment like a king of queen reflects on the importance of heartfelt comments. It is important to comment when you have a personal connection or understanding of what the blogger is discussing. The blogger will appreciate and feed off of the connection made and expressed in the comment. 10 techniques to Get More Comments discusses something equally as important. Inviting people to leave comments is the number one way to get feedback. Sometimes people are on the edge about leaving feedback and a simple please leave a comment will inspire them to leave a comment. 

Crane's US Hist-tech experience
I selected this blog to comment on primarily because it was written by a fellow history major. I also felt a connection with the comment on self motivation in education. Many students need a reason to be motivated more than they need the subject knowledge you can provide.
Teaching is not for sissies
I commented on this blog due to the ah-ha moment it gave me when connection social media interest and student involvement  I had never thought about getting students involved in blogging based on their interest in social media. Blogging is very similar to posting and commenting on Facebook and most students love to do that.
The Brennon Breeze
I felt a personal connection with the Blogging in the Classroom post. It reminded me as a new teacher blogging is an important way to reflect on classroom experience and gain possible feedback from fellow teachers and students.
A.Downs' 23 Things
The Thing 5 post brought back memories from my high school experience and my technological superiority over my teachers. I do not want to be that teacher. Keeping motivated in being proficient with the latest technology will be very important in my classroom.
Webb's 23 Things
I connected with Thing 4 post because I also have an easier time successfully conveying my thoughts through written word than through verbal communication. My thoughts have always come across more successfully on paper so blogging is a great tool for communication.
C.Barlow's 23 Things
The Thing 5 post mentioned Skype as a classroom tool which is something I had never thought of. My family uses Skype to communicate on a daily basis. I am excited to use Skype as an educational tool to help my students when they need help.
Douchane's 3040 Reflection
Thing #3 was very interesting to me because it is also my first experience blogging. It gave me prospective to methods to use blogging in my classroom as refection from my students.