Educational Leaders Use of Blogs

Administrators using a reflective blog with an “open-blog policy” for school teachers might find practitioners more receptive to using it in a response format and a springboard for inquiry. In the beginning, leaders may express the use of the school blog as a place to post comments related to school events, issues, etc. Inviting practioners to respond and comment would “open the door” for raising questions and discussing issues teachers may have been hesitant to address in meetings. As practioners become more practiced at blogging and gaining insight from fellow professionals, the school would gain a sense of community. The administrator could upload suggested relevant articles, blogs, video links, etc. for practioners to explore. Practioners, feeling comfortable with the process may begin sharing their chosen suggested reading. Through the use of a reflective blog, administrators would gain an understanding of practioners’ insights. In the words of E.B. White, “Writing is both mask and unveiling.” Educator leaders may find teachers reveal more critical thinking and inquiry through blogging and sharing.