I think being a part of an online learning community is just a natural part of what we should be doing at this point...it is where everything is going anyway. Everything can be done online now, from finding a home remedy for tonsilitis to completing coursework for a doctorate, so it would only make sense that educators use this tool as a way to stay abreast of current educational issues and weigh in on these as well as others' thoughts with regards to them.
I think of the commenting advice, Coolcatteacher is right is saying that you should be aware of Darth Commentor (however that is written)...there are those out there who are just waiting for someone to devour, and it's pretty easy when you are not face to face with the person, isn't it. Of the other advice, I think we should invite others to comment on what we post (don't you think so?), either by being open-ended or by asking leading questions.
Blogs I selected to comment on...? Well, I just looked down at who commented on the Tool #2 information and picked people from there (Eric, Lisa, Marisela, Solana, Mrs. Peterson)...probably not the most original way to do it, but certainly cost-effective with regard to my time (I have two elementary schoolers upstairs and they could need me at any minute...to pry them away from each other!!!).
Who did you (if you happen to be reading this) pick to stalk? Just kidding...but really...?
Le'Mans I agree with you, accessing information online is the way of the world. We often turn to computers before we turn to books now. I also agree on how we get a great since of courage responding to things because any can say anything from the other side of a computer screen.
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