For some time, I’ve been pressured to begin a blog.
I admit I’ve been slow to respond. However, in that silent space between my ears, I’ve actually been living quite comfortably with the smooth hum of self-justified peace.
After all, Janine Lim of TWICE is the queen blogger in the videoconferencing space with her Out On a Lim blog. And Paul Hieronymus’ and Dave Miller’s blogs add an entertaining and informative dimension, as well, with the podcasts they create for Lorain County Distance Learning Consortium in Ohio. And then there is blog-master Wes Fryer, Director of Education Advocacy (PK-20) for AT&T, whose 21st Century Digital Learning blogs complement Will Richardson’s Weblogg-ed and so many others who contribute worthy, worthwhile reading.
What, I reason with myself, can I add that won’t overflow our RSS readers like some unstoppable dam that’s crumbled beneath the pressure we feel to stay informed by reading one more blog?
Well, let me be real honest here.
I’m not at all sure what might pop into my head that gives you a reason to click the RSS button on this blog, but with any luck at all, my brain will drain out complementary insights, information, and intentional tidbits of useful data that add rather than burden the blogosphere in which you live.
I suppose it’s timely that I’ve begun my blog now, as we are hosting the CILC Symposium November 13-14, 2007. (Sometimes I do get lucky!)
With the country’s best thinkers and doers convening in Indianapolis, I will be surrounded by brilliant minds and experienced users.
Somewhere in the volley of ideas and the exchange of best practices, I’ll fill the space between my ears where eventually thoughts will drain from my brain to the tips of my fingers, turning keyboard clicks into words that become a blog that works for you.
I am at peace again. Check back soon. I might click off another BlankenBlogger.
October 5, 2007 at 9:21 am |
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Ruth. I look forward to reading your thoughts after mingling with the thinkers and doers at the symposium.
October 5, 2007 at 11:59 am |
Thank you for starting this blog and adding to the push of information supporting the exchange of “best practice” ideas for engaging and motivating our students in videoconferencing. As a digital immigrant, I watch my children move quickly through the throngs of technology, sharing with me their latest and greatest finds on YouTube and iTunes. In fact, just this week my daughter and a classmate utilized a YouTube piece as a component of their classroom assignment and presentation. The school just recently implemented interactive white boards and they are now investigating videoconferencing. I am sure they too will benefit from new ideas and seasoned views.
October 5, 2007 at 2:59 pm |
I *LOVE* it! Blankenblogger! (Can’t get over the name…)
Don’t get too hung up on the definition of personal journaling as the be all and end all of blogging however – two concepts make Web2.0 unique – Syndication and Aggregation… And the sources tapped for that can very well be outside of the box of traditional blogging – or as Dave Thornburg says, “outside the nut.”
Congrats and welcome to the club!
October 5, 2007 at 4:10 pm |
Ruth!!! I’m so excited! I enjoyed your writing style immensely. It will be fun to read your blog. And yet another blog with a play on a name. You’re too cool.
Welcome to the community of IVC bloggers!
October 5, 2007 at 6:07 pm |
Ruth! I’m delighted! I enjoyed your writing style immensely. It will be fun to read your blog. And yet another blog with a play on a name. You’re too cool.
Welcome to the community of IVC bloggers!