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Comment on lerking ’round the big boy’s blogs by Lucia

Lucia — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:53:14 +0000

Hi, Doug. I saved nearly a dozen of your posts, intending to rely. Now that I’ve gotten my feet wet on Clay’s site, I’m feeling less intimidated about joining in on conversations.
My favorite post from you, Word of Mouth, came right after I’d had a similarly disappointing experience with my own students. The “noun game” became a regular addition to our classroom routine. The strategy worked so well that I’ve added proper nouns, pronouns, and verbs to the mix.
And, like you, I’m not sure if Twitter and I are a fit. I’ll tweet through the summer, at least, and see how it goes.
Thanks again for helping me, and others I am sure, garner the courage to try this blogging thing again. And thanks for being the teacher next door, someone with whom I can share the joys and woes of teaching.

Comment on lerking ’round the big boy’s blogs by Doug Noon

Doug Noon — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:26:07 +0000

Lucia, I found your blog the other day by following a link from a comment you left on Clay Burell’s blog. I liked your About page, and then I saw this post - before I knew you’d included me in your list. Pretty funny to see the company I keep here and there. Thanks, but I’m pretty sure I’m not *that* big.

In the Twitterverse, I am not fluent, but I drop in now and then. Still trying to make up my mind whether I “belong” there, because I have the lerker tendency, too.

One thing this post reminded me of is that my blog got more interactive after I began commenting on other blogs. It’s how I found yours, after all. Aardent Lore is in my reader now. Looking forward to hearing more from you.

Comment on lerking ’round the big boy’s blogs by Lucia

Lucia — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:01:14 +0000

Please, don’t be sorry. I’d spent too much time shooting random arrows through the air; you all have finally given me a target I can aim for. Learning something new always involves a bit of frustration; reading your blogs has helped me put things in perspective, to redefine my own blogging goals, to clear away preconceived notions of what I expect to get out of blogging. Frustration turns to determination.

My contributions may be small, but they will be mine. What I learn, I’ll pass on to my students.

Thanks for the lessons.

Comment on lerking ’round the big boy’s blogs by Scott McLeod

Scott McLeod — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:08:31 +0000

‘For a year now these rulers of the realm have given me the feeling that I am inadequate. Unprepared. Incapable of contributing anything meaningful to their discussions.’

Sorry you’ve felt that way, Lucia, but glad that you’re now diving into the blogosphere. I look forward to seeing your contributions!

Have fun!

Comment on lerking ’round the big boy’s blogs by Lucia

Lucia — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:43:54 +0000

Good golly Miss Molly, I’ve got some googling to do. It’s gonna be a busy summer.
I’m, located in the sunny city of St. Pete, Florida. Not so sunny lately, through, as the rainy season is upon us.
The ‘big boys” comment is completely complimentary. It might make you giggle, but it’s true.
As for Twitter. Have to say that I’ve thought about using it. Seemed a bit daunting to me. I’ll take your advice and start by downloading Twitbin.
Thanks for taking time to comment. It means a lot to me.

Comment on a grade by any other name would still stink by Lucia

Lucia — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:10:35 +0000

It is good to know that I’m not alone. I’ll spend some time on Adrienne Michetti’s site.

Comment on lerking ’round the big boy’s blogs by Clay Burell

Clay Burell — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:22:17 +0000

(By the way, I think many of us would giggle at being called “big boys” of anything.

And - do yourself a favor and at least try twitter for a while. It’s more personal than blogging, and an amazing way to grow and learn and share. I’m cburell, if you want to follow each other. Let me know if you need help - first clue: download the Twitbin addon for FF or Flock - makes Twitter easier to play in.)

Comment on lerking ’round the big boy’s blogs by Clay Burell

Clay Burell — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:21:17 +0000

Ooh, you want some “girls”?

Adrienne Michetti (I gave you her link in other comment).

Carolyn Foote’s Not too Distant Future, Diane Cordell’s Journeys, Kim Cofino’s Always Learning, Cindy Barnsley’s Thinking 2.0 (Australia), Jo McCleay’s Open Classroom (also Oz) - Google should find them for you. If not, let me know. Their blogrolls should lead to more.

Where are you located, anyway? (And hi, Bill )