1. It's Worth the Risk!
Don't wait until your blog is perfect. Perfect is the enemy of done. Just jump in and put your words out there.
2. Educational Bloggers and Blog Readers are Caring and Supportive.
This is the first thing you should know about becoming an educational blogger: We are a pretty nice crew! Now don’t get me wrong, I’ve had my share of naysayers and trolls, but for the most part, I have felt fully supported and encouraged by my own PLN and beyond. Being a teacher is tough...We all know that! So I think we all appreciate those that are willing to share their tips and ideas. Sharing is caring people!--SERIOUSLY!
3. Set Realistic Goals.
4. Let Passion Be Your Driver.
Carefully consider the reasons you want to blog, and what topics you will blog about. Make sure it is something you can talk/write about for days on end. The moment blogging becomes a chore, take a step back and remember why you started it. Your blog should be about something you are passionate about, or you will never stick with it.
5. Encourage Reader Interactions and Be Social.
In addition to being social on your own blog, If you want to start a successful blog that people actually read, you must be active on at least a couple social media platforms besides the blog itself. So get rid of your Twitter egg, and stop lurking. Join the conversation, join twitter chats, and share on other platforms that you like. You don’t have to do them all, but do what works for you and share great content, not just your own. (I am a HUGE fan of Google+! Check it out, and connect with some AMAZING educators and communities. Here are 5 Reasons Educators Should Use Google Plus.)
Kasey will be presenting at the following upcoming events:
- Colorado Google Summit, Louisville CO (Oct. 10-11)
- Indiana Connected Educators Conference, Noblesville IN (Oct. 14-16)
- TCCA, Houston TX (Oct. 17)
- Texas Gear Up, Austin TX (Nov. 1-3)
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