I hope you consider the possibility of the “echo chamber” effect — For example, why the term “unconference” (discussion, round table, colloquium, meeting or even conference would all do). I really think this will insulate and alienate.

Are you trying to develop a strong community of edu bloggers or reflect on how blogging can be used substantively in education. Why not take a page from the graphic novel industry–invite (or at least encourage) people from a variety of backgrounds, even skeptics (they are not all Luddites, some have valuable perspectives and original ideas). This can really enhance and flesh out some important ideas on blogging.

I don’t want to sound like a cynic, but I went to several presentations about blogging (at NECC and NCTE) and I get the feeling I’m watching a late night infomercial.

Blogging is here in education and I see you and others reflecting on it (and complaining about vacuous uses) but it might be helpful to look at ways to bring reflective blogging into a larger conversation.