Edublog Awards 2009

November 25, 2009

Here is a post for all the teachers!

The Web has become a great tool and most of us use it on a daily basis. On a very basic level we check out lesson ideas, find free worksheets, and quickly study up on topics we need to teach.

But the web is so much more that that. There is such depth of knowledge, and passion and humour and support. This is especially true in the Edublogger community. As a new blogger I have slowly been introduced to the extraordinary expertise and passion shown by many bloggers.

Edublog Awards

The Edublog Awards are in its 6th year. The purpose of the awards are:

Celebrating the achievements of edubloggers, twitterers, podcasters, video makers, online communities, wiki hosts and other web based users of educational technology.

Here is my list. I read these blogs on a daily basis. These blogs are thought provoking, funny and extremely informative.

Check out my 2009 Edublog Award Nominees

Best Individual Tweeter: Tween Teacher

This crazy teacher used twitter with her class while they had a substitute teacher and she was at a conference.Follow her @tweenteacher

Best Individual Blog: Confessions from the Couch

Miss Teacha wears her heart on her sleeves. Experienced teachers will feel her pain, new teachers will share her joy and frustration together.

Best Student Blog: Teenius

If you want to learn how to blog, or are using blogs in your class and want to teach them some great tips, then check out Teenius. Simon has a wealth of knowledge, and some awesome guest bloggers! (is that me that I linked to, how did that happen?)

Best Resource Sharing Blog: Free Technology for Teachers

If you want a one stop shop for all your free technology needs, then check this site out. I especially appreciate how Richard gives an “Application for Educators” comment. Also, check out his free guide books.

Most influential blog post: Kelli’s Blog

I only started reading Kelli’s blog today, through another Edublog nomination. I am not going to describe her post, or her ideas. I will just say “Thank you!”

Facebook Note: Time to show your colours

Best Teacher Blog: Tween Teacher

Tween Teacher is a voice for many teachers around the world. Her joy of teaching, love of students, and frustrations with the system are so evident, and that is why it is a must read for all teachers.

Best Librarian / library blog: World’s Strongest Librarian

Check out Josh’s site at World’s Strongest Librarian and you will see a very smart guy. And funny, and open, and honest. His passion for reading is addictive! Oh, and if you want to see a guest post that Josh wrote for me, check this out:

Best educational tech blog: The Education Technology Blog

Another great blog for education technology. This blog summarises education technology posts from around the web. Bookmark it today.

Best elearning / corporation blog: Teach Hub

Teach Hub is a community for K – 12 teachers. The reason why I keep getting drawn to this site is its ideas for writing prompts: use You Tube. My students loved writing a commentary to a writing prompt after seeing the classic football manoevre from Glee.

Best educational use of video / visual: Angela Maiers

Angela posts many You Tube videos on her site of mini lessons and presentations. It is a great way for teachers to learn from a truly passionate teacher.

Best educational wiki: Moving Forward – Blogs by Discipline

If you are having difficulty finding some great blogs to read, especially in your subject area then check out Moving Forward (Blogs – Subject Specific). I suggest bookmarking the page.

Best Educational Use of a Virtual World: Tales from the Blog

Really fun way to learn about blogging.

Now it is your turn!

If you have a blog then I suggest you create your own nominations for the Edublog Awards. Use this opportunity to support the blogging community as well as highlighting the great ways technology and social media can be used in the education field.

But you need to choose your best blogs and nominate them quickly (by writing a post on your blog and completing nomination form). Here is the timeline: