Comments on: 10 Years of Blogging: Time for a Change and a Book http://weblogg-ed.com/2011/10-years-of-blogging-time-for-a-change-and-a-book/ Learning with the Read/Write Web Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:36:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: perde http://weblogg-ed.com/2011/10-years-of-blogging-time-for-a-change-and-a-book/comment-page-1/#comment-89416 perde Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:36:16 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/?p=4256#comment-89416 I may end up archiving the thought pieces here in the long run. I may end up archiving the thought pieces here in the long run.

]]> By: Nancy DePasquale http://weblogg-ed.com/2011/10-years-of-blogging-time-for-a-change-and-a-book/comment-page-1/#comment-89412 Nancy DePasquale Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:55:40 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/?p=4256#comment-89412 A simple "Thank You" for someone who started my teaching in a new direction and a new way of learning. A simple “Thank You” for someone who started my teaching in a new direction and a new way of learning.

]]> By: Mark Collins http://weblogg-ed.com/2011/10-years-of-blogging-time-for-a-change-and-a-book/comment-page-1/#comment-89409 Mark Collins Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:32:10 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/?p=4256#comment-89409 Congrats on your new endeavor. Congrats on your new endeavor.

]]> By: John O'Laughlin http://weblogg-ed.com/2011/10-years-of-blogging-time-for-a-change-and-a-book/comment-page-1/#comment-89369 John O'Laughlin Sat, 02 Jul 2011 16:08:50 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/?p=4256#comment-89369 Will, Congratulations on the book transition and the new venue. Thanks for the collection of learning and collaboration over a decade. That's quite a milestone. John Will, Congratulations on the book transition and the new venue.

Thanks for the collection of learning and collaboration over a decade. That’s quite a milestone.

John

]]> By: Suzanne http://weblogg-ed.com/2011/10-years-of-blogging-time-for-a-change-and-a-book/comment-page-1/#comment-89360 Suzanne Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:34:42 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/?p=4256#comment-89360 Will, From the time I attended the Colorado TIE Conference in 2007 and heard your keynote, I have been on a transformational learning journey. While you are pausing to reflect and refine your growing body of work, I am using this opportunity to let you know that you have impacted me - and those who know me. In the time that I have been following you, I have gone from being an Ed Tech helper in a school district to a present day grad student working towards my K-6 licence and MAT - at the age of 50. For the past several years I have "listened to" ed tech conversations in multiple formats and forums. After doing what I could to influence change in the classroom without the conventional certifications and degrees, I have decided to dive all the way in, become a teacher and see what can be done from within the classroom. I couldn't be more exhilarated. You, and the online community you helped me find, have guided me in framing my teaching philosophy and have inspired me to move forward - you have done exactly what a PLN should do. So thank you. While things can seem a bit dark and dire at times, you ARE making a difference. I know you know that, but I needed to tell you anyway! Will,
From the time I attended the Colorado TIE Conference in 2007 and heard your keynote, I have been on a transformational learning journey. While you are pausing to reflect and refine your growing body of work, I am using this opportunity to let you know that you have impacted me – and those who know me. In the time that I have been following you, I have gone from being an Ed Tech helper in a school district to a present day grad student working towards my K-6 licence and MAT – at the age of 50. For the past several years I have “listened to” ed tech conversations in multiple formats and forums. After doing what I could to influence change in the classroom without the conventional certifications and degrees, I have decided to dive all the way in, become a teacher and see what can be done from within the classroom. I couldn’t be more exhilarated. You, and the online community you helped me find, have guided me in framing my teaching philosophy and have inspired me to move forward – you have done exactly what a PLN should do. So thank you. While things can seem a bit dark and dire at times, you ARE making a difference. I know you know that, but I needed to tell you anyway!

]]> By: | Exploring and Learning about Web 2.0 http://weblogg-ed.com/2011/10-years-of-blogging-time-for-a-change-and-a-book/comment-page-1/#comment-89353 | Exploring and Learning about Web 2.0 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:49:04 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/?p=4256#comment-89353 [...] across several very interesting and engaging blogs and I will share a few with you in this post. Will Richardson has been blogging for 10 years and writes about using technology in education. As he states on his [...] [...] across several very interesting and engaging blogs and I will share a few with you in this post. Will Richardson has been blogging for 10 years and writes about using technology in education. As he states on his [...]

]]> By: School in Dhaka http://weblogg-ed.com/2011/10-years-of-blogging-time-for-a-change-and-a-book/comment-page-1/#comment-89351 School in Dhaka Mon, 27 Jun 2011 06:16:34 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/?p=4256#comment-89351 Hmmmmm. Be a nice thread about Time for a Change and a Book. Hmmmmm. Be a nice thread about Time for a Change and a Book.

]]> By: Bill Farren http://weblogg-ed.com/2011/10-years-of-blogging-time-for-a-change-and-a-book/comment-page-1/#comment-89350 Bill Farren Mon, 27 Jun 2011 02:27:54 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/?p=4256#comment-89350 Will: I've enjoyed this blog immensely and it certainly has furthered my understanding of where education should be heading. Thanks for writing passionately for ten years and helping motivate a whole lot of us to pursue change. Will certainly keep a eye on things over at Tumblr. Looking forward to your new book as well. Will: I’ve enjoyed this blog immensely and it certainly has furthered my understanding of where education should be heading. Thanks for writing passionately for ten years and helping motivate a whole lot of us to pursue change. Will certainly keep a eye on things over at Tumblr. Looking forward to your new book as well.

]]> By: Moving Home – The Masterplan http://weblogg-ed.com/2011/10-years-of-blogging-time-for-a-change-and-a-book/comment-page-1/#comment-89346 Moving Home – The Masterplan Sun, 26 Jun 2011 18:41:20 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/?p=4256#comment-89346 [...] blog theme I tried to make it a little easier to use and more like a Tumblr blog.  However reading Will Richardson’s thoughts about blogging and his move to Tumblr I was inspired to give it a [...] [...] blog theme I tried to make it a little easier to use and more like a Tumblr blog.  However reading Will Richardson’s thoughts about blogging and his move to Tumblr I was inspired to give it a [...]

]]> By: – The Masterplan http://weblogg-ed.com/2011/10-years-of-blogging-time-for-a-change-and-a-book/comment-page-1/#comment-89345 – The Masterplan Sun, 26 Jun 2011 18:40:39 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/?p=4256#comment-89345 [...] blog theme I tried to make it a little easier to use and more like a Tumblr blog.  However reading Will Richardson’s thoughts about blogging and his move to Tumblr I was inspired to give it a [...] [...] blog theme I tried to make it a little easier to use and more like a Tumblr blog.  However reading Will Richardson’s thoughts about blogging and his move to Tumblr I was inspired to give it a [...]

]]> By: From my tumblr: Time to switch to tumblr? – The Masterplan http://weblogg-ed.com/2011/10-years-of-blogging-time-for-a-change-and-a-book/comment-page-1/#comment-89335 From my tumblr: Time to switch to tumblr? – The Masterplan Sat, 25 Jun 2011 13:58:01 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/?p=4256#comment-89335 [...] From my tumblr: Time to switch to tumblr? June 25, 2011 By MrStucke Leave a Comment Time to switch to tumblr?: [...] [...] From my tumblr: Time to switch to tumblr? June 25, 2011 By MrStucke Leave a Comment Time to switch to tumblr?: [...]

]]> By: Cathy http://weblogg-ed.com/2011/10-years-of-blogging-time-for-a-change-and-a-book/comment-page-1/#comment-89320 Cathy Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:02:45 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/?p=4256#comment-89320 Congrats on 10 years, Will! Funny, this fall will mark my 10th year of teaching. We've both come a long way since our days of Mod Am! Brien Gorham introduced me to Tumblr last summer, and when I found out that many of my students were already on it, I began using it with my American Lit kids. I really like its potential, and it turned into a really cool learning experience for me and the students because they got to teach me more about how to use it. Best of luck in your new space! Here's to another 10 years of reflection and learning! Cathy Congrats on 10 years, Will! Funny, this fall will mark my 10th year of teaching. We’ve both come a long way since our days of Mod Am!

Brien Gorham introduced me to Tumblr last summer, and when I found out that many of my students were already on it, I began using it with my American Lit kids. I really like its potential, and it turned into a really cool learning experience for me and the students because they got to teach me more about how to use it.

Best of luck in your new space! Here’s to another 10 years of reflection and learning!
Cathy

]]> By: Rodd Lucier http://weblogg-ed.com/2011/10-years-of-blogging-time-for-a-change-and-a-book/comment-page-1/#comment-89311 Rodd Lucier Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:43:03 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/?p=4256#comment-89311 In exploring ideas publicly, you've helped to bring countless educators into a conversation that is very important... in whatever form it takes. Thank you! Rodd In exploring ideas publicly, you’ve helped to bring countless educators into a conversation that is very important… in whatever form it takes.

Thank you!

Rodd

]]> By: Mark Wagner http://weblogg-ed.com/2011/10-years-of-blogging-time-for-a-change-and-a-book/comment-page-1/#comment-89310 Mark Wagner Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:22:42 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/?p=4256#comment-89310 This was an exciting thing to discover (via your "nothing to see here" twitter post of your Tumblr space, actually). Congrats on so many things: the ten years blogging, the difference you've made for so many educators & students (myself included), the big decision to make a change... and a nice looking new site - not to mention the new url, perhaps the best long term change. ;) Oh, and the book. It's a great idea. I can't wait to share it with others and spread the word. I also love the idea of archiving long form thoughtful pieces here. Can you create an ifttt rule for "thoughtful"? :) I'm coming up on seven years of blogging myself (though I'm not sure the last year or so counts), and I just realized I passed ten years of out-of-the-classroom ed tech work without even realizing it! And I've been feeling the need for some changes myself. Thanks, as always, for a little help in the catalyst department. The U2 show earlier this week really got me thinking in a new way... and I expect ISTE will be another great catalyst for new thought. I hope I'll get a chance to see you there. This was an exciting thing to discover (via your “nothing to see here” twitter post of your Tumblr space, actually). Congrats on so many things: the ten years blogging, the difference you’ve made for so many educators & students (myself included), the big decision to make a change… and a nice looking new site – not to mention the new url, perhaps the best long term change. ;)

Oh, and the book. It’s a great idea. I can’t wait to share it with others and spread the word.

I also love the idea of archiving long form thoughtful pieces here. Can you create an ifttt rule for “thoughtful”? :)

I’m coming up on seven years of blogging myself (though I’m not sure the last year or so counts), and I just realized I passed ten years of out-of-the-classroom ed tech work without even realizing it! And I’ve been feeling the need for some changes myself. Thanks, as always, for a little help in the catalyst department. The U2 show earlier this week really got me thinking in a new way… and I expect ISTE will be another great catalyst for new thought. I hope I’ll get a chance to see you there.

]]> By: Clarence Fisher http://weblogg-ed.com/2011/10-years-of-blogging-time-for-a-change-and-a-book/comment-page-1/#comment-89308 Clarence Fisher Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:26:39 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/?p=4256#comment-89308 I think I've been at this for 6 years myself and I hadn't realized that. I'm struggling with long form blogging myself these days so I know what you are going through. When I first began blogging I could find relatively few teachers around the world who were taking part in creating online spaces. Now we have thousands. While I am happy to see people evolve in new directions that fit them. I wanted to say thanks for all that I have learned from this space. It has been a constant source of inspiration and of questions for me that has driven me in many new directions. Thanks for being part of my network. I think I’ve been at this for 6 years myself and I hadn’t realized that. I’m struggling with long form blogging myself these days so I know what you are going through. When I first began blogging I could find relatively few teachers around the world who were taking part in creating online spaces. Now we have thousands. While I am happy to see people evolve in new directions that fit them. I wanted to say thanks for all that I have learned from this space. It has been a constant source of inspiration and of questions for me that has driven me in many new directions.

Thanks for being part of my network.

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