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Blogging for Teachers 101

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MConca16 2017-11-15T14:41:15 RT @Marisa_C: 15/11: Blogging for teachers 101  - our #ELTchat topic today - and lo and behold one of our own CELTA trainees ventured into…
GlenysHanson 2017-11-15T19:03:18 Hiya, Angelo. Tweetdeck very slow tonight. Maybe just me??? #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T19:03:33 @angelos_bollas Hey there - hope not just u n me :-) #ELTchat Come forward all ye bloggers jaded and aspiring!
angelos_bollas 2017-11-15T19:03:54 @GlenysHanson Me, too A problem with refreshing tweets #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T19:04:44 Am oK as long as @naomishema not around - when she arrives have to go on browser otherways cannot see her tweets #eltchat
angelos_bollas 2017-11-15T19:05:19 @Marisa_C @naomishema How so? #ELTchat Just with one user?
bellinguist 2017-11-15T19:05:33 #ELTChat Hello from me :-)
angelos_bollas 2017-11-15T19:05:47 @bellinguist Hello :) #eltchat
GlenysHanson 2017-11-15T19:06:28 I read Lida's new blog - just great. https://t.co/bLdb7Zk6hd She's a gifted writer. #ELTchat
CELT_Athens 2017-11-15T19:07:08 Starting or hoping to blog? Join us on #ELTchat NOW
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T19:07:38 @GlenysHanson She does write well - impressed too! #eltchat
bellinguist 2017-11-15T19:07:44 #ELTChat I am a blooging rookie. I would be interested to know the best platforms - blogger, wordpress etc
angelos_bollas 2017-11-15T19:07:52 @GlenysHanson And a good colleague - interesting to read how intimidating blogging can be for some people #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T19:08:02 @angelos_bollas @naomishema Yes just with her no idea why #eltchat
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T19:08:27 #ELTchat I use them all - ask away! https://t.co/0tH9OLXDyo
bellinguist 2017-11-15T19:08:51 #ELTChat I meant blogging. Blooging?? Lol
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T19:09:36 @bellinguist no worries - we are not the spelling police #eltchat
angelos_bollas 2017-11-15T19:10:11 @bellinguist I have only used Blogger and Wordpress #ELTchat Am sure @Marisa_C has used many more #eltchat
bellinguist 2017-11-15T19:10:33 @Marisa_C Which do you prefer? Is there much of a difference anyway? #ELTchat
GlenysHanson 2017-11-15T19:11:08 @Marisa_C Darren, I use WordPress - it's by far the most commonly used these days. I'm not a good blogger but that'… https://t.co/TrqadMYWem
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T19:11:26 @angelos_bollas @bellinguist I have used them both - I think blogger is the easiest but not the prettiest #eltchat… https://t.co/BEQx9pNRyp
angelos_bollas 2017-11-15T19:12:01 @bellinguist @Marisa_C I also use - well, used I should say; haven't blogged in years - Wordpress now and I like it… https://t.co/JEJjfaedeR
angelos_bollas 2017-11-15T19:12:36 @Marisa_C @bellinguist How is Edublogs different to Wordpress @Marisa_C ? #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T19:13:08 @angelos_bollas @bellinguist You haven't? And what about the #eltchat blog where we blog all the time - it's a wordpress blog
bellinguist 2017-11-15T19:13:19 @Marisa_C @angelos_bollas Yes - I must agree with you. I think I prefer the Wordpress interface. Haven't heard abou… https://t.co/V5frocXYg2
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T19:13:58 It's a wordpress platform as well but they ve got some great themes, font control and instant access to 1000's of i… https://t.co/clJxrMUIHT
angelos_bollas 2017-11-15T19:14:05 @Marisa_C @bellinguist I see it more as a website and less as a blog. On #ELTchat blog, I am more 'formal' - on my… https://t.co/H6H7j4Faup
leoselivan 2017-11-15T19:14:22 @angelos_bollas @Marisa_C @bellinguist I find Blogger really easy to use, but of course WP is prettier #ELTchat
GlenysHanson 2017-11-15T19:14:25 @angelos_bollas @bellinguist @Marisa_C I have a hosted site cos I'm a control freak and want to have my choice of t… https://t.co/d2Y8D7wrNK
angelos_bollas 2017-11-15T19:14:38 @Marisa_C Good to know - I might change, then - Thanks for that :) #eltchat
angelos_bollas 2017-11-15T19:15:11 @leoselivan @Marisa_C @bellinguist Hello you :) Long time, no see - Welcome #ELTchat Blogger is very easy, indeed.… https://t.co/SaqRGdApGh
David__Boughton 2017-11-15T19:15:48 @bellinguist I like Wordpress the best. Plus, if you start with a free site, you can transfer it later when you wan… https://t.co/zINOnYTVUq
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T19:15:48 Here are a couple of wordpress blogs I run https://t.co/R8qIh193ts https://t.co/0d93m632DHhttps://t.co/bHYXKH2Ke9 ##ELTchat
bellinguist 2017-11-15T19:16:03 @Marisa_C @angelos_bollas I did not know about the #eltchat blog. I will check it out.
leoselivan 2017-11-15T19:16:16 @angelos_bollas @Marisa_C @bellinguist Hello everyone. I know... Been busy #ELTchat
angelos_bollas 2017-11-15T19:16:25 @bellinguist @Marisa_C https://t.co/8LZfML85EL #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T19:16:45 @David__Boughton @bellinguist Very true but also true of blogger and all other platforms #eltchat - i can import fr… https://t.co/rpeOGmIfjX
angelos_bollas 2017-11-15T19:17:00 So, is the choice of platform the first step? #eltchat
rapple18 2017-11-15T19:17:45 Hello .. am here with just 1 eye this evening ...  I dont blog but use a wordpress site to store conference talk ha… https://t.co/uF3hjzhLVY
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T19:17:59 My edublog https://t.co/JVboMuGkH0 #eltchat
David__Boughton 2017-11-15T19:18:40 @Marisa_C @bellinguist Didn't know that. I guess I was thinking that eventually you would end up on Wordpress, so i… https://t.co/w9YNHmUjea
angelos_bollas 2017-11-15T19:18:54 @rapple18 Do you mean, you have it for personal use? Or is it public? #eltchat
David__Boughton 2017-11-15T19:19:11 @angelos_bollas I would say it's almost the last step. All the planning first I think. #eltchat
rapple18 2017-11-15T19:19:21 oh .. and I pay to be able to upload lots of pictures (USD 40 p.a. ... got that reminder again coincidentally just today!) #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T19:19:31 Of course the big question as @angelos_bollas implying not the platform but the content no? #eltchat
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T19:20:02 @rapple18 me too just paid :-) #eltchat
leoselivan 2017-11-15T19:20:13 @angelos_bollas @rapple18 I also used to use Edublogs for personal use - as file repository #ELTchat
angelos_bollas 2017-11-15T19:21:15 I am always trying to convince my trainees to start a blog. Deciding on content is very difficult for them and I te… https://t.co/YIVUoMu1tS
David__Boughton 2017-11-15T19:21:22 @rapple18 You need to pay to upload photos? It must be a high amount when you have to pay. #eltchat
rapple18 2017-11-15T19:21:32 @angelos_bollas Public - https://t.co/Z9X5oVvgSg ...   oh! Its not wordpress after all duh! #ELTchat
GlenysHanson 2017-11-15T19:21:41 Here are three WordPress sites I run - two of them are not blogs. I think it's inspirational to look around at what… https://t.co/WrB96i2trg
rapple18 2017-11-15T19:22:22 @David__Boughton No you don’t have to but it looks tons better. #ELTchat
David__Boughton 2017-11-15T19:23:32 @rapple18 But this is edublogs or Wordpress? #eltchat
rapple18 2017-11-15T19:24:39 @David__Boughton I think after uploading only 5-6 I had to upgrade...  I figured  USD 3.50 pcm wasnt a bad deal (se… https://t.co/hJ8Bv0pqcO
rapple18 2017-11-15T19:25:06 @David__Boughton sorry.. as I mentioned, I got it wrong. This is edublogs   #ELTchat
David__Boughton 2017-11-15T19:26:26 @rapple18 OK, that makes sense. I assume it's a free platform, so that's where they start making money. #eltchat
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T19:26:28 I have my Greek blog on blogger but lately I haven't written much - can you stilll use other themes @leoselivan ? #eltchat
rapple18 2017-11-15T19:26:41 @angelos_bollas No idea, but ... e.g. start small - a group blog (of CELTA trainees?), or on Facebook as a closed g… https://t.co/xyTzq5opef
angelos_bollas 2017-11-15T19:27:41 @rapple18 That's a good idea :) #ELTchat I like FB groups - I think part of why I haven't blogged lately is because of FB #eltchat
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T19:27:54 @rapple18 @angelos_bollas I think if you have trainees start them off small as you say Rachel with Facebook Notes w… https://t.co/1EKy9BUe3I
leoselivan 2017-11-15T19:28:49 @Marisa_C I think they've recently put out some new themes - about time! #ELTchat
leoselivan 2017-11-15T19:30:24 I've created lots of class blogs for my students on Blogger. Can't imagine using WP. They'd be scared and put off #eltchat
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T19:30:24 @leoselivan You used to be able to find some great themes for blogger but then they changed that #eltchat
angelos_bollas 2017-11-15T19:30:48 What makes you keep on blogging? Reponses, blog challenges, other? #eltchat
leoselivan 2017-11-15T19:31:31 @Marisa_C You mean on Blogger itself or '3rd party' themes? #ELTchat
rapple18 2017-11-15T19:31:49 This looks great @Marisa_C - and a perfect name (you must've got in early with that one - well done!) Some really g… https://t.co/Ot67uFOggj
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T19:32:41 @angelos_bollas I confess I have neglected my blog lately #eltchat I have 57 or so draft posts in my edublogs but… https://t.co/6HFML5N7WA
leoselivan 2017-11-15T19:33:05 @angelos_bollas I can share some of mine if you like. Trainees as in Celta? #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T19:33:17 @rapple18 3rd party themes #eltchat
angelos_bollas 2017-11-15T19:33:23 @leoselivan Yes #eltchat
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T19:34:01 @rapple18 Thanks - there's a lot of stuff there written for my trainees - you might find something useful #eltchat
rapple18 2017-11-15T19:34:23 @Marisa_C I dont know what this (3rd party themes) means .... sorry! #ELTchat
leoselivan 2017-11-15T19:34:30 @Marisa_C @rapple18 Yes you can still import any but those 3rd party ones are usually not customisable #ELTchat
GlenysHanson 2017-11-15T19:34:42 @leoselivan @angelos_bollas Please do share, Leo. #ELTchat
leoselivan 2017-11-15T19:37:33 @angelos_bollas Or something that rubs me the wrong way - eg. claims that Eng teachers don't need to know English #joking :) #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T19:39:10 @leoselivan @angelos_bollas lately i have been drafting posts like that but don't want to become everyone else's tr… https://t.co/ZQOxyvlwrQ
GlenysHanson 2017-11-15T19:39:54 @rapple18 @Marisa_C Rachel, "Third party" means not one of the "official" ones made by the platform itself. As Leo… https://t.co/XtizqkajX0
leoselivan 2017-11-15T19:40:10 @rapple18 @Marisa_C If you google Blogger themes or WP themes you'll find many created by other people/entities. Th… https://t.co/hpueIwcdxs
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T19:40:44 #ELTchat loads of them I just checked https://t.co/I2n1U7taC5
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T19:41:18 any new bloggers still in our midst looking for inspiration? #eltchat
rapple18 2017-11-15T19:42:24 @GlenysHanson @Marisa_C oh, OK - thanks, @GlenysHanson ! I was thinking it could relate to 3rd party contributors o… https://t.co/NCV3egDbO6
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T19:44:10 Here is a short post and online talk I gave some time ago about blogging (to inspire I suppose) Title is "Why do I… https://t.co/9v0VHJDLlb
angelos_bollas 2017-11-15T19:44:20 Why do you encourage people to start blogging? #eltchat
GlenysHanson 2017-11-15T19:44:35 You should check how many people already use the theme and how recently it's been updated. If only 10 people have u… https://t.co/ESAgDTCe0u
angelos_bollas 2017-11-15T19:49:13 Any last tips for new bloggers? #ELTchat
rapple18 2017-11-15T19:49:31 @angelos_bollas I don't. It's a personal thing. I don't blog, but simply use a blogging platform to store materials… https://t.co/HQerM1AyUK
bellinguist 2017-11-15T19:50:02 #ELTchat I read some blog posts but not sure about writing them. I think I have enough going on already with FB gro… https://t.co/ZNAubaPH7y
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T19:50:13 Where do you get your ideas? #eltchat
angelos_bollas 2017-11-15T19:51:03 @bellinguist Same here #eltchat
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T19:51:40 @bellinguist I think there are times when we feel more like blogging or there is a need (for Ss for colleagues etc)… https://t.co/JU1oMZccQV
leoselivan 2017-11-15T19:52:04 I usually encourage my trainees first to visit & comment on other teachers' blogs. Some really get into it & start… https://t.co/bX7vhfXlYf
angelos_bollas 2017-11-15T19:52:24 @Marisa_C I think when I do something (like an activity) that goes really well, I feel the need to share it with ot… https://t.co/tey8qe7ua1
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T19:53:15 @leoselivan I think we need to teach blogging skills pretty much like we teach our ss any genre - on TT courses that is #eltchat
angelos_bollas 2017-11-15T19:53:50 @Marisa_C @leoselivan Here's an idea for a blog post :) #ELTchat
rapple18 2017-11-15T19:54:23 that's very generous, @angelos_bollas :) I know a lot of people who blog for just that reason - ELT people in gener… https://t.co/YnXhrKlAIg
leoselivan 2017-11-15T19:54:30 @angelos_bollas @Marisa_C You're right. It's a genre in its own right #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T19:54:42 @angelos_bollas @leoselivan Indeed #eltchat - some ppl end up blogging through osmosis ; the rest of the worlds has to be taught!!! #eltchat
lidal 2017-11-15T19:55:06 @angelos_bollas @Marisa_C That's what I felt like writing about too. But, do you have to be consistent in regards t… https://t.co/MErMH6ElQF
angelos_bollas 2017-11-15T19:55:39 @lidal @Marisa_C Hello you! Welcome! #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T19:55:53 @lidal @angelos_bollas Hey welcome new kid on the blog!! #eltchat Meet everyone and hear their compliments about your new blog #eltchat
angelos_bollas 2017-11-15T19:56:57 @lidal @Marisa_C No, I don't feel this is correct. But it's something that a teacher would naturally do: discuss an… https://t.co/pdNpDH3qOq
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T19:57:17 @lidal @angelos_bollas No you don't - you can do whatever you like - that's what categories are for and tags within… https://t.co/3b51iNnO1z
GlenysHanson 2017-11-15T19:58:51 @lidal @angelos_bollas @Marisa_C Hello Lida, I blog about very different subjects, other people are more focussed o… https://t.co/EZunjNnWh0
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T20:00:12 @lidal @angelos_bollas A VERY nice way to begin your career as a blogger is to offer to write an #ELTchat summary :-) :-) :-)
rapple18 2017-11-15T20:00:24 Hey - love this! Well done, Lida! Great to see you on #ELTchat :) https://t.co/aMpQeOFdJy
leoselivan 2017-11-15T20:01:16 @angelos_bollas @Marisa_C That's how I started. Before graduating to ranting ;) #ELTchat
angelos_bollas 2017-11-15T20:02:06 RT @Marisa_C: @lidal @angelos_bollas A VERY nice way to begin your career as a blogger is to offer to write an #ELTchat summary :-) :-) :-)
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T20:02:08 @leoselivan @angelos_bollas There comes a time of lfe.... for some it is the only worthwhile sport!!! :-D #eltchat
naomishema 2017-11-15T20:03:17 Sorry I missed the #eltchat! @lidal, I'm with @GlenysHanson - when its your blog u post whatever is right for YOU.… https://t.co/iX47rzBc9A
leoselivan 2017-11-15T20:05:01 Hint hint#ELTchat https://t.co/aARut2CF33
angelos_bollas 2017-11-15T20:05:33 The time has come - Slow burn mode for the next 24hours! Thank you all for being with us tonight :) Enjoy the rest… https://t.co/aJexxTTs3S
lidal 2017-11-15T20:06:44 @rapple18 Thank you! Newbie in blogging and Twitter! Great to be here! #EltChat
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T20:06:56 @angelos_bollas Oh welcome back for goodnights!! We do need a summary writer - instant international fame and rec… https://t.co/Bf4Eb9ZsUi
rapple18 2017-11-15T20:10:05 Sorry ... can’t do a summary this time, but will try to join more frequently and pick up on an appropriate topic :)… https://t.co/S6gye4Q3Us
GlenysHanson 2017-11-15T20:11:51 @rapple18 Very neat! I used to do something similar but without the post-its. I haven't blogged about it but I did… https://t.co/yCWu3Bzn8h
rapple18 2017-11-15T20:13:27 @GlenysHanson Nice... the homework bit, then ;) [pron. of past tense verb endings] #ELTchat
GlenysHanson 2017-11-15T20:15:26 @Marisa_C @angelos_bollas I'll do it but not right away. Can you wait a month for the summary? #ELTchat
bellinguist 2017-11-15T20:19:23 @Marisa_C @angelos_bollas @lidal Happy to give it a go Marisa. I am back in UK from a long-haul trip on Friday morn… https://t.co/QIPpbSfpS3
GlenysHanson 2017-11-15T20:22:31 @bellinguist @Marisa_C @angelos_bollas @lidal You go ahead, Darren. I'll withdraw my offer. It's better when the su… https://t.co/h7tDQvPsPz
naomishema 2017-11-15T20:25:34 The scaffolding continuum https://t.co/gt5k6FSviA via @sandymillin GREAT! #ELTCHAT #efl #esl #esol
lidal 2017-11-15T20:34:41 @angelos_bollas Thanks everyone, really enjoyed reading/talking to you! #EltChat
Marisa_C 2017-11-15T20:49:16 @bellinguist @angelos_bollas @lidal That is great!!! I will accept your offer as @GlenysHanson cannot do it for a m… https://t.co/jJGgroHdHd
whyshona 2017-11-16T08:51:20 @angelos_bollas I think it’s useful but not easy to read articles: post summaries with reactions and references #eltchat
MConca16 2017-11-16T11:36:55 @ETprofessional #eltchat @ETprofessional when thinking about ELT/EDU blogs I imagine a starry sky.Loads of them, al… https://t.co/LlkVK0aoyW
tesolmatthew 2017-11-16T14:00:14 RT @Marisa_C: 15/11: Blogging for teachers 101  - our #ELTchat topic today - and lo and behold one of our own CELTA trainees ventured into…
seburnt 2017-11-16T19:39:38 @Marisa_C From things in class that happen, from blog posts I read from other ELTers, from random convos... #eltchat

 

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