"Don't worry about step 1 of the sign up... if you want to improve yourself as a teacher, sign up... The focus of the course is on teachers involved in teaching mathematics, but I am happy to accept anyone who wants avenues to self-improvement…"
The personal learning network for educators
Colin Graham's Groups
Colin Graham's Discussions
Where is the best place to blog?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Donna Murdoch Oct 10, 2010. 11 Replies 0 Likes
With so many Nings, PLNs, forums, blogs, websites and as a relative newcomer to blogging... Where do you think is the best place to blog, or do you separate your thoughts, comments and questions…Continue
Gifts Received
Colin Graham has not received any gifts yet
Colin Graham's Page
Latest Activity
Colin Graham commented on Lisa Michelle Dabbs's group The Teacher Mentoring Project"One of my goals for 2011 is to mentor 100 teachers/educators in using Twitter for CPD, so this group is very timely! Thanks Lisa!"
Colin Graham joined Lisa Michelle Dabbs's group
The Teacher Mentoring Project
To collaborate and find best practices and to mentor and support new and pre-service teachers in K-12 and higher education institutes of learning worldwide for online and offline learning.The New Teacher Mentoring project can help you navigate through your first few years of teaching with a virtual mentor.You can also find support by following Lisa Dabbs @teachingwthsoul and joining …See More
Donna Murdoch replied to Colin Graham's discussion Where is the best place to blog?"I agree that Wordpress has the most variety in functionality, templates, design choices, etc. But for pure simplicity, Blogger seems to be easiest."
Michael Walter replied to Colin Graham's discussion Where is the best place to blog?"You really need to try posterous as well. The ability to make blogging as easy as possible is important. There is virtually no barrier to entry with such a simple system."
Michelle Gerbrick replied to Colin Graham's discussion Where is the best place to blog?"Highly recommend using Blogger. Stick with Google! They have a one stop shop to a number of things."
Mark Brumley replied to Colin Graham's discussion Where is the best place to blog?"Hi Colin,
I agree...there are so many places share your thoughts and I find that there is no "one size fits all" place. I have a personal blog as well as accounts on many Nings, etc. I am also the Community Manager for the HP Teacher…"
Colin Graham replied to Colin Graham's discussion Where is the best place to blog?"Please read the question carefully before responding."
Linda Bethel replied to Colin Graham's discussion Where is the best place to blog?"Being new to blogging, Blogspot is the the most convenient platform to start with, most user friendly.
Thereafter Wordpress is a good platform to scale to.
Can consider checking out Mahalo, though its not a blogging platform strictly -…"
Patricia Smeyers replied to Colin Graham's discussion Where is the best place to blog?"Aha, sorry for the misunderstanding. I agree with you here. Isolation makes it hard to a voice heard. A group as a whole would make for an interesting and educational resource. I will check out your site. I always love to learn from others."
Profile Information
- Twitter ID
- http://twitter.com/ColinTGraham
- Linkedin Profile
- http://uk.linkedin.com/in/colinjapan
- Diigo Profile
- http://www.diigo.com/user/colin_graham
Colin Graham's Videos
Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 8:13pm on June 21, 2010,
Jennifer Barnett said… - I'm really just starting on this network. (the other ning groups I've been in and used with students have sort of "timed out") Thanks for being the first to add something to my page - including me! I stopped to eat supper and thought I'd work later. You've prodded me on! Thanks to my newest twitter and ning friend!
Latest Activity
- Top News
- Everything
Jamie Lormeau replied to Katy Foster's discussion Professional Development in the group Awesome Administrators"I am going to experiment with edmodo as a collaborative tool for a committee I will have next fall. The fall is a busy time and if I can cut down on meeting fatigue by arranging online discussions, I might get better input. We'll see how it…"
Professional Development
Is anyone using technology for asynchronous or synchronous professional development with teachers at your site? What about teachers collaborating across sites? I'd love to hear your ideas.See More
"I'll be attending for the first time. @kfostertweet I look forward to following the conference sessions I can't attend."
"Hi, Amy. Katy from CTER here. Funny to "find" you here.
Interesting question - I don't have a "wow" to share with you, but I did find this video on using Edmodo for project based learning. Hope it…"
Events
-
ePals 101 Webinars: Global Collaboration and SchoolMail
April 2, 2012 at 4:15pm to June 29, 2012 at 5:15pm – http://epals.webex.com
2 Comments 2 Likes
Badge
Awards And Nominations
© 2012 Created by Thomas Whitby.
Powered by
