Thing 11
Blogging Etequitte. I guess I never really thought about it before. Posting comments is not a new thing for me. I frequently comment on posts on blogs on a particular area of interest. Through the years I have seen some really good things and have learned through them, as well as seen some very nasty posts. I like the line in one of the articles that said "Don't post when you are angry." Not everyone does though. I think posting and receiving comments on blogs is a great thing. Checking for comments can become addicting though. I really enjoy when I post a questions and people post back with ideas. It has been a great learning tool for me. I love the dialoge and sharing between professionals. I have been very picky as to which blogs I frequently go to and comment on though. There are so many.
As for students, I am not sure if it would be a good thing or a bad thing. I think that is when blogging etiguette would be so important. I can see how constructive and positive comments could be a good thing, but mean and negative comments could be very hurtful and damaging.
Online etiquette and consideration in posting and commenting is one of the skills we can help our students develop. I know it sounds like another thing to add to the list, but it's so important that these tools are used properly.
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