Blog: Yay or Nay?

When I first learned our class would require us to create and maintain a blog for a six-week course I was not sure what to expect. I have never written a blog, nor have I ever written anything that, literally, anyone can read. I was, in a word, intimidated, and still am, if I’m being honest. However, through writing this blog, as well as reading my classmates (wonderful) thoughts, I can’t help but notice the benefits. I feel that when you write something for the whole world (wide web) to see, you are writing it because it means something, and is important. This idea is absolutely true when it comes to this course, and the profession of teaching in general. It made me think about the important topics we were learning in class and reflect upon them. This wasn’t always easy, but it was always beneficial once I did it. One of the most surprising, and saddening, aspects of this course, was seeing what a small part social studies play in many classrooms. It is not, for many teachers, a course that is taught year round. It made me realize how important social studies is to students today, and how vital it is for me, as a soon to be teacher to remember this when I have my own classroom.