Case studies
Secret diary of a blogger aged 39 ¼
14 Jun 2010
Actually, the secret diaries are not so secret, since they are the fantastic blogs from the Reading Connects, Early Reading Connects and Reading Champions members. To blog or not to blog? It is a good question and one that some would answer with a “not”. Delve a little deeper into the wonderful world of blogging and you will see how blogs can be used as a great way to share best practice. Many of our members who blog use it as a way to record their work, rather like a diary. It is not as time consuming as you may think and it is a great way to generate positive publicity. Read what our bloggers have to say:
“I find it very rewarding to blog and share good practice. It has proven to be a great asset when recording ongoing evidence towards our self-evaluation form and Ofsted Inspections. It keeps parents and guardians informed and encourages participation and support in our partnerships”.
Joanne Haynes, Manager, Busy Bees Kindergarten, Stourbridge Read the blog
“I like to get ideas from other schools about ways to promote reading and also to let people know what we are doing here at Ridgeway. It's a good way of sharing ideas and inspiring reading activities. Sometimes you can feel a bit on your own in a library, but with the blog you feel part of a team. It's easy to use and is good PR for our school too”. Helen Davies, School Librarian, Claire’s Court School, Ridgeway, Maidenhead
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“Once I started doing it I really enjoyed it and it's so quick to do. Some people may be unsure how to start and may think it is more difficult than it is. You could aim to do one really interesting activity a week and commit to putting it on the blog”.
Ellie Grace, Teacher, St Michael’s Nursery, London
Read the blog“It’s about being part of the project and sharing good practice with others”.
Hayley Perigo, Manager, Amblecote Preschool, Stourbridge
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“I really enjoy blogging because it is good to see all your hard work gathered together for everyone to see; it gives you a great sense of pride”.
Vicki Garbett, Manager, Kiddies Junction Day Nursery, Stourbridge
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“It's great to see how ideas have been put into practise at other schools and think how you could use or adapt them yourself”.
Hannah Sackett, School Librarian, St Martin’s Garden Primary, Bath
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“It brings me contacts from all over the place and I get ideas from others in return. It's a win-win”.
Lyn Hopson, Librarian, Don Valley School and Performing Arts College, Doncaster
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“Blogging helps with reflection skills and of course provides evidence for Ofsted. It will also help to raise my profile as a childminder. The children have enjoyed seeing themselves on the computer and it generates lots of conversation”.
Debbie Raheem, Childminder, Walsall
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“The boys like to see their efforts on the blog. Knowing that our work is being shared with other places nationwide gives them some pride in their achievements”.
Elizabeth Jackson, Literacy Coordinator, Audenshaw Primary School, Manchester
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So come on, why not have a go yourself?
For information on blogging and to read more blogs see Early Reading Connects, Reading Connects and Reading Champions.
