Interested in blogging? I need some volunteers...

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  1. Amanda

    Amanda Administrator Staff Member

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    A to Z is starting a new site to help teachers connect and share ideas. The main thing will be teaching blogs, but based on feedback we may offer other features like groups.

    The main advantage of joining a teacher-only blog network is that all the blogs will be organized for teachers and tied together so cross-promotion will be natural. You'll be able to choose from a list of cool teaching-related domains for your blog address. Like:
    yourname.coolteachingdomain.com (not the actual domain... they are top secret for now :lol:)

    There will also be an option to point an existing domain to your new site AND support for moving a blog from blogspot, for instance.

    We'll need bloggers and readers, but for right now I'm looking for a handful of teachers who want to start a teaching blog. I need both experienced bloggers and those new to the idea. If you are interested, reply and I'll put you on the invite list.

    This is still early in development so I'm really looking for beta beta testers. :) I am hoping to have something ready for you to test out in the next week or so.
     
    Amanda, Jul 25, 2011
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  3. MrsC

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    I'm interested, Amanda. I'm going to be beginning blogging with my students in September, but I'm new to it.
     
    MrsC, Jul 25, 2011
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  4. Elocin

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    I am a first year teacher so I think it would be fun to blog about my experiences. I was already considering it so I might as well commit. How many entries/week are you looking for?
     
    Elocin, Jul 25, 2011
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  5. TamiJ

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    I am very interested. I just started a teaching blog and am having great fun with it. Yes, sign me up!
     
    TamiJ, Jul 25, 2011
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  6. Ron6103

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    I would absolutely be interested. I've never blogged before, but have always been intrigued by the idea. Many did it within my masters program (finishing up an Ed Tech degree), and for some reason I never actually jumped on board.
     
    Ron6103, Jul 25, 2011
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  7. GAteacher87

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    I would DEFINITELY be interested! :) I am a first year teacher and I'd be so super excited to put time into this. I'm also pretty comfortable with blogging. I just set up a Wordpress account for my classes for this year. Please let me know if I can be of help.
     
    GAteacher87, Jul 25, 2011
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  8. Aliceacc

    Aliceacc Multitudinous

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    I know absolutely nothing about blogs. But it sounds interesting.
     
    Aliceacc, Jul 25, 2011
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  9. RainStorm

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    I'm interested. I was blogging on a site, but it was just too complicated.
     
    RainStorm, Jul 25, 2011
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  10. teacherintexas

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    It sounds interesting. I'm switching to departmentalization this year so I'd have lots of new challenges to write about.
     
    teacherintexas, Jul 25, 2011
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  11. Amanda

    Amanda Administrator Staff Member

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    It will be your own blog so it's up to you. :)
     
    Amanda, Jul 25, 2011
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  12. Amanda

    Amanda Administrator Staff Member

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    I'm hoping to have a balance of simplicity and features. There is a simple interface for beginners or no-fluff users and an advanced interface for those that want to do more. It's easy to switch between the two options.

    I guess the beta-beta testers will help me figure out if the simple interface is clear enough. :)
     
    Amanda, Jul 25, 2011
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  13. time out

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    I'm interested. I was going to make a blog from my own hosting site but I like the idea of being a part of a broader community.
     
    time out, Jul 25, 2011
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  14. Amanda

    Amanda Administrator Staff Member

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    The platform is Wordpress. :cool:
     
    Amanda, Jul 25, 2011
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    I'm interested too. I'm a retired TV writer, and I've been looking for a way to do more writing (the book I'm supposed to be working on is going verrrrry slowly...)
     
    Mrs. K., Jul 25, 2011
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  16. CFClassroom

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    I'd love to participate.
     
    CFClassroom, Jul 25, 2011
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  17. TeacherGroupie

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    I'm interested.
     
    TeacherGroupie, Jul 25, 2011
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  18. Peachyness

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    I'm going to be a homeschool teacher this year. Are you mainly looking for actual teachers working in public or private schools?
     
    Peachyness, Jul 25, 2011
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    I'm interested as well.
     
    mopar, Jul 25, 2011
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  20. skittleroo

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    I'm interested! Count me in!
     
    skittleroo, Jul 25, 2011
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    I'm interested, too!
     
    bandnerdtx, Jul 25, 2011
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  22. webmistress

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    Count me in.
     
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  23. MsDeb

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    I'm also interested. I've been playing around on wordpress with a personal blog to practice for a teaching one.
     
    MsDeb, Jul 25, 2011
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  24. kacieann

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    I've been thinking about starting a blog for a little while now. This looks like an interesting idea. Sign me up!
     
    kacieann, Jul 25, 2011
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  25. Miss Kirby

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    I'm interested too!
     
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    I'm interested. I have several non-teaching blogs and have been thinking of making a teaching-related blog.
     
    paperheart, Jul 25, 2011
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    I'd love to join in, but I don't teach (formally) anymore. :(
     
    mmswm, Jul 25, 2011
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  28. mrachelle87

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    I teach T-1. I would like to be a part of this.
     
    mrachelle87, Jul 25, 2011
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  29. alilisa

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    I would be interested. I started a blog this past year and my kids loved it when I would upload pictures of them!
     
    alilisa, Jul 25, 2011
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  30. MzMooreTeaches

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    Hi Amanda I'm excited about the idea of blogging! I have never blogged before but going into my second year I would be excited to begin something new as well! Sign me up!
     
    MzMooreTeaches, Jul 25, 2011
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  31. ChristyF

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    I've been contemplating dipping my toes into blogging. :D I'd love to give it a shot!
     
    ChristyF, Jul 25, 2011
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    I actually just set up a blog to document my first year.I would be interested if you still need volunteers :)
     
    AZMrs.S, Jul 25, 2011
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  33. Amanda

    Amanda Administrator Staff Member

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    Wow - we have a lot of interest! So far it looks like we have about 30 people. I'm excited to jump in and get started. Anyone else like to just jump in and figure it out as you go? If not, this may not be the beta-beta test for you. ;) It is going to be a group effort!

    I think this will be a great extension to the professional community we already have going here. :cool:
     
    Amanda, Jul 26, 2011
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  34. TeacherGroupie

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    Got something like marching orders, Cap'n?
     
    TeacherGroupie, Jul 26, 2011
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  35. Amanda

    Amanda Administrator Staff Member

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    I need to set up a few more things and then I can send out the invites. I'm thinking I'll probably just PM everyone the code and signup instructions when the time comes.
     
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  36. mrachelle87

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    :p love it!
     
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    I'd love to do it! I dropped my personal blog awhile ago, but I've been thinking of starting a teaching blog for this year :)
     
    chebrutta, Jul 26, 2011
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  38. massteacher

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    I'd love to volunteer to blog my experiences as well! If you need anymore volunteers, please include me on the invite list when you're ready. Thanks!
     
    massteacher, Jul 26, 2011
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    Hooray! I'm excited. :) And to all of you who are new to blogging but want to try this out, I think you'll find Wordpress super easy and fun to use. It'll also be useful to get comfortable with it if you are interested in creating your own class's website.
     
    GAteacher87, Jul 26, 2011
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  40. BioAngel

    BioAngel Science Teacher - Grades 3-6

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    I would love to be a part of this-- sounds awesome :)
     
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    I can't wait to read all of these! Sounds like it will be a great resource!
     
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