Hello everyone,
As a future teacher, I have found that blogging can be an excellent idea to reflect upon my practice, and almost anything you want to talk about. However, teachnology has never been my dearest friend. Although, I'm 24 years old, these plataforms are still new for me, thus I'm trying to make the best out of them.
As a future teacher, I have found that blogging can be an excellent idea to reflect upon my practice, and almost anything you want to talk about. However, teachnology has never been my dearest friend. Although, I'm 24 years old, these plataforms are still new for me, thus I'm trying to make the best out of them.
Today, I will review a blog called ELT Experiences by Dave Den. The title caught my attention right away because of the word experiences. For some reason, that word has a positive connation, at least for me, mainly because I feel I will learn something, and that's always good.
Professor Dave Den share with us his thoughts, ideas, and reflections about EFL teaching, which I found quite interesting. I think his blog is a good example to get the most from ICTs because it's the perfect way to help pre-service teacher in their future jobs. I know there are several blogs related to different topics but when it comes to teaching I'm really into reading about personal experiences. Moreover, the owner's short story is completely outstading and the fact you can contact him to talk or to suggest him a book, makes you feel you are of the blog's contruction.
The post that I read, talks about blogging and how to use it properly. First, we have a short definition about the term. Next, we have the following question:
The post that I read, talks about blogging and how to use it properly. First, we have a short definition about the term. Next, we have the following question:
Why should teachers have a blog?
"So a blog can be a personal space for teachers to share their ideas of teaching and to better reflect on what could be improved in the classroom (...) Therefore, blogging teachers can communicate and share ideas, experiences and reflect on teaching and the overall profession with those that are based somewhere else in the world." As you can see, blogging can have a huge impact due to the fact that we can interact with people from all over the world. It is important to highlight the concepts of interaction and communication because they are the beggining of multiculturalism.
Following the post from Professor Den, he teaches us six tips to start blogging, these are:
- The Top 10 Ways To
- How To Teach
- Teaching... In 5 Easy Steps
- The Book Review
- The Lesson Plan
- Learning English
These guidelines can be very useful when it comes to organization and decision making. In terms of design, the usage of it is minimalist, and very organized. There are different sections, and you understand easily how to go through them. I personally enjoy color and cute typography, and that's something this blog lacks. Nevertheless, that doesn't interfere with the blog's content and its importance.
Finally, I'm glad to see that there are teachers out there seeking for self-improvement but also to give a hand to their colleagues and pre-service teachers to improve as well. It all starts by your example!
Cheers to all of you out there!
