I was never into this blogging thing from the beginning, but I have to tell you as soon as I logged into my own blog and saw what I created I became very excited and enthusiastic about making my next post! The use of technology is increasing as every day passes and we as educators need to become more aware of how beneficial it can be to our practice and the students we reach out to. From a teacher's standpoint, I feel that blogs could be used for many different purposes to stimulate reflection and discussion from our students. For educational leaders, blogs could be used for much the same purpose, generating thoughts and reflections from colleagues, committee members, community stakeholders, parents, and again students on different issues facing the school community. Blogs may also serve to keep all important stakeholders informed of current research and best practices that are being put to use within the school community. Blogging provides a means of collaboration and allows feedback to occur (Dana, 2009, p. 88). Given the time and the motivation to reflect on one's own practice will bring out the best solutions to the issues we face. Learning and implementing the steps of action research will allow us this time and give us the motivation to make decisions based on what works for us, not what we have been told is the 'right' solution. Blogging can assist those diving into the practice of action research to access many forms of data for use in the inquiry process.
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