The two points I want to discuss are commenting and tagging in blogs. When we comment on people’s blogs we show them that we care about the topic they are exploring. In the CoolCatTeacher blog referenced in this “thing” (http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2006/08/how-to-comment-like-king-or-queen.html) the author refers to this when she writes, “I think that as an edublogger, I think commenting is one of the most meaningful tools that we have to show experts where they need to focus. It is like having a vote and when you comment you are saying, ‘This is important!’”
To have a meaningful conversation, a blogger must have comments. And as a follower of a blog, when you comment on a post, you “vote” for more blogging on that topic. So, in a sense, you shape what your favorite blogger will blog about in the future.
Creating a cloud tag for your comment helps those who search later to find your comment. If everyone would tag, the web and blogs in it would be a much more search-friendly place—and isn’t that what all librarians want? (smile)
The two blogs I chose for this “thing” are Blue Skunk Blog and Librarian Philosopher. Currently Doug Johnson (Blue Skunk Blogger) has a post about killing his Twitter account, and how teachers and school professionals should be exclusionary when it comes to social networking and students. Very interesting.. check it out at http://doug-johnson.squarespace.com/blue-skunk-blog/2009/8/9/i-killed-my-twitter-account.html?lastPage=true#comment5076960. Librarian Philosopher’s (http://librarianphilosopher.edublogs.org/) June 15th piece is on talking points for getting school districts to un-block YouTube. Very interesting and definitely worthwhile.
p.s. commenting on other blogs within the Library2Play blogroll…done. J
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Sunday, August 9, 2009
Thing 9 Adding Blogs and Feeds-- How To
The search tool that was the easiest for me was blog rolls. Searching for blogs like searching for articles is not the best way for me—I agree with CoolCatTeacher blog on the best ways to find blogs that are interesting, valuable, and help me surround myself with words form the wise in my field. There is simply too much out there to subscribe to each log that catches my eye. I could never read them all, interesting or not. In fact, I have added too many to my reader now and I will have to prune some away as I discover which ones meet my needs the best.
None of them were confusing—but searching for commentary (blog entries) is not the same as searching for information. The types of search engines I worked through for this exercise were not helpful to me. BUT, the suggestions of great blogs, the blog rolls of those bloggers, and the ideas presented in the Library2Play entry were very helpful.
I added several new feeds to my reader—most likely too many—and I will find time to read them and keep what is great and cull what is not. I added new feeds on library business as well as education. Between work, my reader, Facebook and reading real books, I may have to hire someone to do the chores around here!
None of them were confusing—but searching for commentary (blog entries) is not the same as searching for information. The types of search engines I worked through for this exercise were not helpful to me. BUT, the suggestions of great blogs, the blog rolls of those bloggers, and the ideas presented in the Library2Play entry were very helpful.
I added several new feeds to my reader—most likely too many—and I will find time to read them and keep what is great and cull what is not. I added new feeds on library business as well as education. Between work, my reader, Facebook and reading real books, I may have to hire someone to do the chores around here!
Thing 8: RSS Feeds & Readers
Google reader, and readers in general are my absolute favorite new thing I have created as a result of the two 23 THINGS projects I have completed/am working on this summer. I loved them so much that I have plans to make them for my in-laws and I made one for my husband as a surprise. He loves it too, and in fact, he is reading it right now!
What I like about readers is that I save time by not bouncing around the Net finding my favorite pages, that I will not miss anything that gets archived if I do not remember to go to my favorite pages in time, and that I can get it all done at ONE site! Whoo hoo!
I am already using it in my personal life to follow blogs I like, and I have of course added professional blogs and sites as well--since I really enjoy my profession (school librarian) reading about it is both a professional and a personal endeavor!
Teachers and administrators would use just like I am to save time and keep informed. Libraries could set up a library account that could be accessed by students (or staff) to read blogs or site updates that may be of interest to them. The librarian could set up readers for teachers to view in the library by subject area, or for kids hobbies or sports, or even one that promoted healthy lifestyle choices for children. Of course, teaching the teachers to set their own would be a big help as well! The possibilities are endless!
I am already using it in my person life to follow blogs I like, and I have of course added professional blogs and sites as well--since I really enjoy my profession (school librarina) reading about it is both a rofessional and a personal endeavor!
What I like about readers is that I save time by not bouncing around the Net finding my favorite pages, that I will not miss anything that gets archived if I do not remember to go to my favorite pages in time, and that I can get it all done at ONE site! Whoo hoo!
I am already using it in my personal life to follow blogs I like, and I have of course added professional blogs and sites as well--since I really enjoy my profession (school librarian) reading about it is both a professional and a personal endeavor!
Teachers and administrators would use just like I am to save time and keep informed. Libraries could set up a library account that could be accessed by students (or staff) to read blogs or site updates that may be of interest to them. The librarian could set up readers for teachers to view in the library by subject area, or for kids hobbies or sports, or even one that promoted healthy lifestyle choices for children. Of course, teaching the teachers to set their own would be a big help as well! The possibilities are endless!
I am already using it in my person life to follow blogs I like, and I have of course added professional blogs and sites as well--since I really enjoy my profession (school librarina) reading about it is both a rofessional and a personal endeavor!
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