With everything in life, in order to get better you’ve got to practice. Whether you’re trying your hand at a new sport, a new hobby, or a new skill, you are never going to improve without putting in the time. I’ve come to realize that blogging is no different. If I want my words to have reach and to make a real difference, I’ve got to practice. I’ve got to put myself out there. Simply put, I’ve got to blog.
As this challenge ends, I am making a pact with myself. I am not going to set limits or impose weekly deadlines. I am not going to apply monthly quotas or force myself to write when I am feeling uninspired. My pact with myself is straightforward: I’m going to blog. Whether I’m blogging to reflect or blogging to share ideas, my mission remains the same: I’m simply going to blog. And I'm going to blog hard. Blogging has opened the door to a new world of passionate educators and exciting resources that I look forward to sharing with others. And... share I will. In fact, I actually am launching a district professional development opportunity on the topic. I really enjoyed the format of the #ETCoaches challenge, and have decided to bring the idea to Edison as a way to get teachers and students blogging. In my session, Blogging is the New Black, (Hehe. I crack myself up!), I am calling for teachers to take a risk, start a blog, and get writing. This experience has been so meaningful to me both personally and professionally, and I am hoping that I can ignite a similar passion in the teachers who are willing to open their minds (and laptops) to the amazing possibilities blogging has to offer.
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AuthorJennifer Fischer is a former middle school English teacher, full-time instructional coach, and part-time edtech nerd, who strives to help next JENeration educators transform learning for all students.
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