Blogs are about conversations. While most people conceive blogging as writing your own blog, it's very much about reading others' blogs and responding.

Google the area of your interest; you'll probably find blogs about it. Then follow Darren Rowse's tips on engaging with other bloggers. Read his post.
  1. Highlight what they said well.
  2. Show what they missed.
  3. Answer questions.
  4. Summarise what others are writing.
  5. Show how it applies to you/your students.
  6. Extrapolate to the future.
  7. Reflect on the past.
  8. Build on ideas.
  9. Be the opposition.
  10. Ask: what if?
  11. Be the Devil's Advocate.
Through the conversations you develop, you'll find that over time, you've built a community which can be invaluable to you.

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