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Blogging is a tool you can use to reach students and parents. There are many reasons to blog and all of them have to do with communication and learning. There are many Typepad teachers that use a blog for their lesson plans, as a resource for parents, and for extra help for students. Here are some examples of how teachers can use blogging to help their classrooms. If you make it to the bottom of the post, there is a special surprise waiting for all our teachers.
A blog is a great place to share the rules of the classroom/school and set expectations for the school year. Clearly define what you want to teach your students and what you expect from parents. This can be used as a reference throughout the school year.
Communication with parents is important. A blog is a great way to keep them informed with everything happening in your classroom. Your school is an active place and students may not be so forthcoming about the different activities. Parents can turn to your blog as another source to stay informed about everything going on in the school that affects your classroom. You can also showcase the great work your students do. They spend a lot of time working on their many projects. Showcasing their project in one place makes it shareable to family and friends.
Blogging is a great way to direct your students to dive deeper into a subject. You may only have time to give a general overview of a person, place, or idea in the classroom, a blog post can provide additional study material. Students who are interested in learning more, topical blog posts can provide them the opportunity to improve their understanding of the material.
One struggle with homework is that students may not have anyone to ask for help. Your blog can provide instructions and examples for students and parents to use at home. This can give everyone another avenue to get help with homework. Also, this can be a chance for parents to brush up on subjects they may not remember.
While teaching you will learn a lot! You will try new things and stumble along the way. This advice is priceless for other teachers. Write about your successes and struggles. You are not alone teaching; share your experience and create a community of teachers to support each other.
We want to hear from teachers and schools! Share your teacher, classroom, or school blog with us in the comments. How do you use your Typepad blog to benefit students and parents? What would you add to our list above?
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As a special thanks to teachers, we have a surprise. Create a ticket in your account sharing with us your blog about teaching students or your school. We will add a discount to your account, 25% off for the next year. The discount will be applied to the next billing cycle. The only requirement is the blog most have something to do with teaching students in school. Expires: 12/31/2019 |
Ethics Sage provides amazing guidance and insight into the days ethical questions. Written by Dr. Steven Mintz, from Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo, his blog was recently named one of the Top 20 Philosophy Blogs in 2019 by Voucher.co.id. It is not hard to see why. Dr. Mintz does an amazing job writing in a way that is easy to read and connecting the information to what is happening today. We wanted to know more about Ethics Sage so we asked! We hope you enjoy our interview with Dr. Mintz and can get some inspiration for your blog.
1) Can you tell us about yourself and your blog? Is it just you writing your blog or do you have a team that helps?
I am a professor emeritus from the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. I started blogging under the name “Ethics Sage” twelve years ago to share my thoughts about ethics in society, the workplace and in higher education. For the most part I am the only one taking care of writing blogs, but do use guest bloggers for my Workplace Ethics Advice blog. Readers are also free to send me questions and I answer them without divulging any names.
2) Why did you start your blog? Can you tell us the back story to Ethics Sage? How did you get that name?
Academic publishing appeals to a limited group of readers. I started blogging to reach a broader commercial audience. Blogging is my way to contribute to the dialogue about how we can enhance the well-being of ourselves and others by following an ethical path. I chose the name Ethics Sage because the purpose of my blogs is to share my wisdom on all things ethical.
3) What is your process for writing a blog post?
Writing a blog post begins with identifying a topic of interest to the community. I read the news feeds every morning to get ideas. Next, I outline the points I want to make limiting myself, whenever possible, to 500-700 words. I write the first draft, sleep on it, and review and post it the next day or later in the week.
4) How do you find fresh ethical, philosophical ideas to write about?
There’s no problem finding fresh ideas about ethics and philosophy. As a society, we have lost our moral compass and every day we learn about improper behavior by our political leaders, companies, sports figures, those in entertainment and so on. I also look for topics that related to civility, which is also in decline in society. I frequently write about civility along the lines that we, as a society, need to learn how to disagree with each other without being disagreeable.
5) What is your favorite feature in Typepad?
Typepad is simple to use and post to social media. As a non-techie, it’s important for me to navigate the system without needing a website support system. Typepad also has great customer service and responds to questions immediately.
6) What is the most important thing you have learned from blogging?
Be sensitive to your audience and write what they want to read, not necessarily what I want to write about. Sometimes I will ask readers if there are any topics/controversial issues that they would like to learn more about or to find out about my thoughts on these matters.
7) You have a few minutes, what is your go to tip about blogging?
There are five steps I use to guide my blogs that are transferable to other bloggers.
1) Write an engaging headline. Grab the attention of your readers right away.
2) Write short paragraphs. This helps improve the flow of your blog and it’s easier to read.
3) Use subheadings whenever possible. This helps to organize ideas and key readers about what’s coming next.
4) Use images. This tends to attract readers attention and help them decide whether to read your blog.
5) Spend time learning how to maximize your SEO ranking.
8) What blogs do you follow?
I follow blogs in my field. I subscribe to them and frequently make comments on their blogs to gain visibility for myself and my blogs. A word of caution here is that you have to limit the number of blogs you follow because it can consume a lot more time than you want or should spend.
10) What is one goal for your blog in the next 6 months?
I’ve just written a book on how ethics can help enhance one’s happiness and gain greater meaning in life. The book is Beyond Happiness and Meaning: Transforming Your Life Through Ethical Behavior. It is available for sale on Amazon and on my website (stevenmintzethics.com). My goal is to use my blogging to build interest in my book and engage with my readers to learn what reading the book meant to them. In other words, the blogs should help market the book and the message of the book should guide me in future blogs.
11) Who or what inspires you to keep blogging?
I am inspired by my readers who have commented positively on the issues addressed in my blogs. I’m always looking to reach out to new audiences to gain exposure for my ideas and help readers improve their daily lives, relationships with family members and friends, workplace interactions and on social media. Even though my blogs are on ethics and philosophy, they are written in an engaging format – not preachy. Readers share their thoughts with me and their positive feedback keeps me blogging.
More about Ethics Sage
Ethics Sage addresses some of the most pressing issues facing society, how to develop an ethical workplace culture, and academic freedom and integrity. It has received awards for being the best in their field, including for philosophy, corporate social responsibility, and higher education. Readers can learn more about them on my website (stevenmintzethics.com). Readers can also sign up for my monthly newsletter on my website
More about Dr. Steven Mintz
Steven Mintz is a professor emeritus from the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. He received his doctoral degree from The George Washington University. A well-known researcher in ethics, Dr. Mintz has published dozens of articles on ethics in society, in business, and accounting ethics, as well as a textbook titled Ethical Obligations and Decision Making in Accounting: Text and Cases. His first book for a commercial audience is Beyond Happiness and Meaning: Transforming Your Life Through Ethical Behavior. Dr. Mintz has been recognized for his work, including the Accounting Exemplar Award from the Public Interest Section of the American Accounting Association, an award that distinguishes him as a role model to others.
Living Knowledge is the vision for the future of the British Library. It is why they contribute to research, culture, education, and prosperity to benefit not just the UK but everyone around the world. These blogs make their intellectual heritage accessible to everyone.
The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. Their collection includes more than 150 million items, in over 400 languages. They have books, magazines, manuscripts, maps, music scores, newspapers, patents, databases, philatelic items, prints and drawings, and sound recordings.
Explore their collection today and stay up to date with Twitter.
Every week we share Typepad blogs that have caught our eye and been shared over social media. Check them out!
Just Expressing Myself is written by Frances D. She blogs about her life, love, and anything of interest. Frances is now exploring Cape Cod, MA and making new friends.
Tamie Ackerson is a Stampin' Up Demonstrator and Stamping With Tamie is her blog. She loves stamping and has been sharing her passion with people for the last 15 years!
Glamping With Grampy is the life after work adventure as told by "Grampy." Follow this blog and enjoy the life we all would love.
Wise Woman Weblog is a place for women to share their articles, poems, thoughts, art, music, inspirations, and much more. Read the wisdom and share your own!
Gluten Free Travel Blog is inspired by one mom and her son with Celiac Disease. Vacation can still be fun! This community shares grocery stores, restaurants, and more that accommodate gluten-free travelers.
The General Situation is a blog about the life of Erik Torkells. Not centered around a specific theme but a letter from him to you about what is going on in his life. Open it up today.
High School is full of amazing teachers. Everything Counts in Large Amounts is a blog about high school life from one teacher's point of view. Join Teri as she teaches her classes in a middle America high school.
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Join Diane at DDStamps as she shares her love of Stampin' Up! Get inspired and create beautiful cards for your friends and family. Nothing says love like handmade.
Nature Speaks is a nature blog written to help everyone appreciate nature and all that there is on earth.
Don't Get Me Started is a blog for everyone who loves satire, humor, politics and just plain ranting on what's going on in the world today. Read and enjoy the soapbox!
Thought Changer is about provoking change in your life, one thought at a time. Written by Cindy Yantis, an essayist, novelist, and screenwriter. Join the conversation today.
French Word-A-Day is a great blog from Kristi. She writes weekly from her home in France. Created for maximum French learning, she share stories and books that are sprinkled with useful vocabulary and provide insights into real French life.
The Hundred Little Dramas is starting to blog again! If you are a fan or new to their blog, check them out. The blog is full of thoughts, stories and adventures from a thoughtful hunter/gatherer.
And did you notice that French Word-A-Day, DD Stamps, and Nature Speaks use custom domains for their URLs? Learn more about how you can get a Custom Domain Name for your blog here!
Every week we share Typepad blogs that have caught our eye and been shared over social media. Check them out!
Suzy's Doodles is a creative stamping blog by Suzy Plantamura. She loves designing products and making cards to share with others!
Meet Carol from Tall Tales from Kansas. She lives in Kansas and loves to write tall tales. Everything she writes about has happened to her. Can you tell what is true and what is a tale?
Kellie Winnell is an Austrailian blogger that brings her way with words to the world. She designs unique and modern cards for everyone to use. Check her out today!
Words & Pictures is an artist blog by Aurelio Saiz. Enjoy the many paintings and words behind them.
Myth & Moor is an informal journal of readings, reflections, and rambles through the forests of myth and legend. Follow and get lost in myth, folklore, fantasy, mythic arts & mythic life.
Barb Stamps is written by Barb, a Stampin' Up demonstrator with over 16 years of creative knowledge. Be influenced by her posts and get creative today!
And did you notice that Myth & Moor and Barb Stamps use custom domains for their URLs? Learn more about how you can get a Custom Domain Name for your blog here!
Every week we share Typepad blogs that have caught our eye and been shared over social media. Check them out!
Looking for a good movie? Check out Brian Orndorf's blog and read his review to see which movie will be a part of your next movie night!
The Hannah Family follows a large family of 7 people and 7 pets. From Pat (74) to Dave (13); follow their life and read about how they stay strong and keep moving forward.
Daily Dose of Dogs (aka Cats with your coffee) shares the stories of a private animal rescuer. Featuring dogs and cats, scroll down to see who is up for adoption and read their stories.
The perfect blog to read with your best dog friend! The Poodle (and Dog) Blog celebrates the remarkable, the ordinary, and the very funny dogs that share our world.
Danger Dog Blog shares folk art from the Himalayas. Come for the dogs, stay for the dogs! Great stories behind every piece.
Harriete Estel Berman blog, Ask Harriete, is about her art, being a professional artist, and promoting solutions for recurring issues in the art and craft community.
Surrender, Dorthy is written by Rita Arens. She started this blog after the birth of her daughter to capture all of their amazing moments together.
See The Gate City like a local. Greensboro Daily Photo is a daily photo blog taking the time to enjoy and share Greensboro and its surrounding area.
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All That Sparkles is about life. Everything that life has to offer and one woman's journey to overcome it all!
Join Mystic Polly at her blog Super Life Coach. She interprets her dreams, shares her green living, and eco art projects.
Written by a 15 year fitness expert, Laura, Body Talk eZine shares her philosophy on wellness, fitness, beauty, and integrative medicine in an effort to inspire everyone!
Southern Sonoma Country Life is a blog from Frances Rivetti. Follow her travels and the journey of writing her debut novel, Big Green Country.
There is more to cooking than great food. The science behind it is just as juicy! Read Curious Cook and explore the science of food and it transformation with Harold McGee.
Carolina Mountain Dog is a "blogazine" for dog lovers who live in or near the Carolina mountains (or wish they did). This blog celebrates the unique relationship between dogs and the mountains.
Art can be found everywhere! When you visit the blog LaureLines Paintings and Drawings, you will see the beauty of everyday life through her eyes.
Every week we share Typepad blogs that have caught our eye and have shared over social media. Check them out!
Queen's Hotel is a Japanese blog for a shop that works with vintage and antique items. Showing off original work and new creations.
Handstories tells Hazel’s life story through textures, colorful fabrics, and daily adventures. It's a mix to really show the fabric of life!
The Queen of Style is here to share all things style, celebrity, culture, and more! Read about the latest red carpet looks and learn the latest beauty techniques.
Your creative side needs to be fed. Check out Ingenious Inklings and be inspired by her inspirational cards.
Even if you are not a speedreader, these reviews from Speed-Reading Book Nerd Reviews are great. These detailed reviews will help you find an epic (5 star) book or be steered away from a wallbanger (1 star).
Oberon's Grove is for those that love classical music or want to learn more about classical music. This is an open diary about music and dance events in New York City.
Looking for a job can be stressful. If you are in Minnesota your search is a little easier. The Minnesota Headhunter blog is here to show you the latest opennings and give you advice on how to get hired.