CLASSROOM BLOGS
Zixth Grade
http://zixthgrade.edublogs.org/
This blog's colors are blue and white. The words that connected you to other areas are in blue.It is very simple and the graphic are few. The menu is located on the side to link you to other activities for the sixth graders. This blog contains objectives, assignments, and announcements for the class. The lessons posted are for science class. The class will be looking at natural cycles of animals and the ecosystems.
I like the blog because it was simple and easy to follow. I would recommend it to other educators, especially those that teach science.
The Greatest Middle School Blog in the World
http://moranmustangs.org/
This blog contains student blogs. It has a class WIKI. It has assignments for the week and what is going on for the whole month. The parents can also contact the teachers on this blog. This is set up for the students to communicate with other students everywhere. It has links to different topics, for example the earth quake in Haiti. The links are the graphics. I did not like this blog because the more I reviewed it, I would get confussed. I would not reccomend it to other educators.
EDUCATIONAL BLOGS
Free Technology for Teachers
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/
This blog contains references to everything a teacher is looking for. Blackberry tools, Facebook, beyond Google guide, how to create a blog and much more. It not only gives you references, it has instructions and illustrations. I liked this blog because whatever the technolgy part of the classroom you are looking for, it is there. I would highly reccomend it.
Teach42
http://www.teach42.com/
This site has a lists of the top 10 web 2.0 sites for educators to look into for information. It informs you where conferences will be in your area. It was colorful and inviting. I believe it would catch your eye, therefore, getting you interested in going to a conferences. It was alright, but I'm not sure I would recommend it.
TEACHER BLOGS
Dan Meyer - High School Math Teacher
http://blog.mrmeyer.com/
This blog is helpful because it has examples of a lesson along with questions to ask. It also has the illustrations, so that you will be able to set up your own lesson. The blog is simple, done in the colors of blue and white. It has a partical picture of the author in the upper right corner. This gives a little look at who he is. It is loade with information and alot of opinion from Mr. Meyer. I enjoyed reading it, it gives some insight to the teaching field. I would reccomend it.
So You Want to Teach
http://soyouwanttoteach.teacherlingo.com/
This blog contains answers to educational concerns of a teacher. It has ways to impress your professor. It contain links to dealing with stress and classroom management. It contains information regarding what not to do as a teacher and how to find out what you really want to teach. It is more for the student enrolled in education classes. It is set up to link you to another site, therefore, it does not have alot of graphics. You can just sit and read other teachers and college students comments. I was not thrilled with this site. I would not recomend it.
