One exciting outcome from being more focused on "being a blogger" is discovering ISTE's Blogging Buddies. I've connected with four amazing educators, Lauren Villaluz, Arielle Goldstein, Jennifer Trattner and Bridget Walters.
Lauren Villaluz is a technology integrationist and former K-12 Spanish teacher in Michigan.
Arielle Goldstein is a technology and library media specialist in New Jersey.
Jennifer Trattner is a technology coach in Glendale, Wisconsin.
Bridget Walters is a district instructional coach and former science teacher in Florida.
and learned about design thinking in 2nd grade, gotten a sneak peek into the Summer SPARK conference and been inspired to make the most of my summer by reading their blogs.
I look forward to learning and growing with this group and sharing both our education experiences and our journeys as bloggers.
On a practical note, I've added each person to a Twitter list and added that list to a tab in my Hootsuite. I have a board called Blogging Buddies in Feedly to keep track of new posts and comments. ISTE has created at Blogging Buddies Site where you can find information about the program. ISTE created a Twitter List of all the Blogging Buddies participants that you can follow. You can also follow all Blogging Buddies on Feedly.
I love the way you presented our Blogging Buddies group! May I borrow the awesome sauce graphic you made? I admit I am not the best blogger but I am trying and I think making decent learning gains. :)
ReplyDeleteBridget - Yes! Definitely. I made it in Canva and I'll email you the file just in case you haven't taken a screenshot already. lol. Sorry about the delay in replying - I'm not used to anyone actually commeting on my blog! This is going to be so cool!
DeleteAgreed! Love this graphic!
DeleteStacy, so glad to have you & your enthusiasm joining us for Blogging Buddies! LOVE your image and intro for all your Buddies! Looking forward to learning and growing with you!
ReplyDeleteThank you for putting this amazing group together Katie. It is going to be great to have the motivation to blog and touch base with others for connections, comments and feedback!
DeleteThis is so awesome! I realy need to step up my game! I am new to this blogging, so hang in there with me as I learn as we go. I am so excited to learn and grow with all of you. I am currently following #notatISTE17. Whew!
ReplyDeleteJennier - I KNOW exactly how you feel. I was #notatISTE last year and this year I actually went with a group called #PasstheScopeEDU. We Periscoped sessions, authors, presenters, vendors and student showcases all 4 days. It was amazing and exhausting. I don't think I've recovered yet!
DeleteI'm new to blogging consistently - I'm really looking forward to making it a habit! #fingerscrossed