So, the second paragraph of this chapter tells us that the best way to understand the potential of blogging is to start doing it. Indeed! As mentioned before, I am a somewhat reluctant blogger, but as I engage more and more in the process, I am definitely thinking about new ways to use this in the classroom and in the library. But, I will say, there is a difference between teachers who teach writing, writing, and teachers who teach reading, reading (isn't that all teachers!)...blogging is public and the other two need not be. That, of course, is the radical shift that I am still wrapping my mind around.
And, because of that, I think that is the radical shift that other teachers, administrators, and parents will need to wrap their minds around. Especially as there are still parents who will not even grant their students school Internet access. Clearly, this needs to be a well-planned and articulated process to get all parties enthusiastically on board.
Also, I am very excited about the "Blogger for Word" tool and have already downloaded it (though I have not had much of a chance to play with it yet). If anyone has any experience with it, I'd love to hear from you.
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