How to Benefit Your Students, Your Peers, and Your Pocketbook, by Starting an Educational Class Blog

By Matthew Kaboomis Loomis. Teachers, if you’re not blogging, you’re missing out!
Depending on your average class size, your classroom provides enlightenment and education to groups of 20 to 100 or more students, one class session at a time.

Educational Blogs to Draw Inspiration From
Below you will find some of the most popular educational blogs online today. If you aren’t inspired by these blogs, nothing can help you!
Just kidding. Pay attention to the positive traits that stand out about each one – they are an excellent source of inspiration.
Websites of the Day by Larry Ferlazzo. As the name implies, Larry shares a lot of helpful websites and other resources that teachers would find useful while teaching their students or even developing more background in their own profession. He shares many useful tips and tricks as a result of his research into the most effective ways to teach.
MindShift: How We Will Learn. A peer into the future of learning as it is slowly shaped through culture and new technologies. If you’re interested in the future evolution of education, MindShift is a great blog to follow and learn from.
Ozge Karaoglu. Finding it difficult to keep up with all the latest web apps and tools online? You need to follow Ozge Karaoglu’s blog. It’s an excellent resource for keeping abreast of the latest technologies that you can put to use this week, especially technologies of the kind that improve the learning experience.
KidBlog: Made specifically for K-12 students, Kidblog encourages teachers, students, and even parents to actively engage in the blogging process. Teacher run blogs are restricted by access code, allowing students to participate in private classroom sessions online.

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