Post #4

Educational Blogs

1. Mrs. Lynch's Blog: Mrs. Lynch is the principal for Ravenna Middle School in Ravenna, Michigan. Her blog has many different links to different educational activities and resources, such as free typing tests, ideas for technology in the classroom, and her personal book list. 
2. The Lemonade Stand Teachers: The Lemonade Stand is a blog by a kindergarten teacher. I could not find an about me page or her name on the blog, although she did have a picture of herself. On The Lemonade Stand, there are various blogs about how she has set up her classroom, activities for the different holidays, interactive math journals, and other math ideas. It appears as if she blogs frequently, as her last post was September 2nd,
3. Whalecome to Second Grade: This blog is by a third grade teacher named Christina from Virginia. She was originally in a second grade classroom, but was transferred to third for this school year. Christina's blog seems to be a blog about her personal experiences in the classroom and ways she has dealt with different situations. She frequently blogs about the books she shares with her kiddos, her classroom setup, and classroom management.
4. Julia Garnett: Julia Garnett's blog is a bit different from the other blogs I looked at. Julia is an art teacher in Parma, Michigan. Her blog showcases different pieces of art that she has made, information for the parents and students in her classroom, and different projects she is undertaking. 
5. Jennifer Ward: Jennifer Ward is an English teacher in Ionia. She is also a technology enthusiast. Her blog generally has posts about how to incorporate technology into the classroom, how she runs her classroom, and tips and tricks for new teachers.
6. Mrs. Jenkins Blog: Mrs. Jenkins blog is a lot like blackboard. She posts what each of her computer classes are going to be doing, what to anticipate the next week, and assignments the students might have.
7. CEC: This blog is actually a blog put on by CEC. It showcases important ideas, activities, tips and tricks, and answers questions that new special education teachers might have. There are four different women that write for this blog.
8. Autism Tank: This blog is a blog by Hailey. She has been teaching for seven years. Autism Tank blogs about autism resources and offers support from Hailey, a special education teacher.
9. Teaching Now: Teaching Now is a blog designed specifically for teachers. The blog posts include info about new laws that are affecting teachers, ideas about poetry, books that teachers may find interesting, and teacher humor.
10. Digital Education: This blog is focused on education technology and how to incorporate it into the classroom. It posts about different technology teachers can be expecting, ways to use technology in the classroom, and how to help students respond to the changes that are occurring.