Teacher Blog

URL web address: http://blogush.edublogs.org/

Title of blog site: Blogush

• General description of topics of the blog: This is a cool site, that is very user friendly. It has a section with nothing but videos that inspired me. The variety of videos that are listed on the site were very useful. It also has a section for educators to search for videos that made students think critically in various subject areas.
• Format Used: The creator was very creative in the usage of his/her space on the blog. I feel they did a great job making it user friendly, with so much information posted.
• Things I like/dislike about the blog: It offered various articles such as differentiated reading and writing instruction. This site was not distracting with various colors, it was pretty basic, yet it was tastefully put together. The one thing I didn't care for, was the main article on the blog entitled: "Can I Pee." Although I thought the content of the article was helpful to teachers, I felt the title was inappropriate. This blog was very user friendly.
• Would I recommend this blog site: Overall, yes, I would suggest this site to others. It has a ton of information that educators will be able to incorporate into their lesson plans, and activities. This would also enhance developmental growth for the educator.

Title of Blog site: So you want to teach

URL: http://soyouwanttoteach.com

• General topics in the blog: What makes a good teacher, 5 things that every teacher should know, Ways to prevent burn-out, How to keep your children engaged.
• Format Used: The blog menu(s) were very computer friendly.
• Things I like/disliked about the blog: I really appreciate the content that is included in this blog. Future teachers will benefit from the various articles and help that is offered. Suggestions that are offered are very useful to both veteran teachers, as well as new teachers. The site provided simple navigational techniques to view other articles and sites. The color contrast was fresh, bright, and appropriate for the blog page. It wasn't too busy, nor too plain. The creator did a great job in selecting the appropriate background colors, and pictures.
• Would I recommend this blog site: Yes, I would highly recommend this blog to other educators. It had a lot of useful tools that future teachers could glean from.