I have been debating starting a blog for a number of years. Whether it has been a fear of putting my thoughts out digitally or fear of not having a valuable enough opinion, I think it's about time to make my digital footprint. When talking to people about starting this blog, many people gave me positive feedback and the "its about time" responses but there are also others who didn't fully understand why I would want to put so much time and effort "blogging". Creating a digital footprint is as important today as creating a Personal Learning Network (PLN). The key components these two things have in common are (1) they create credibility, (2) they show an engaged, and motivated life-long learner, and (3) they create a community of interactive learners who are interested in the same topic. I think it's about time to become an active part of my own digital footprint. Up to this point I have created valuable and meaningful work for my employers but that doesn't transcend outside of the schools I've worked for to what I've created, who I am and what I believe in. As a K-12 certified educator, I want to share my knowledge as well as connect to other learners who are interested in how technology is integrated within education.
If your apprehensive about starting a blog yourself check out Why Every Teacher Should Blog from the Drape's Take Blog. If you have any blogging experiences you'd like to share, or have any questions, please comment here or email me at andrealynnvollmer@gmail.com.
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