Comments on: My Fading EduSocialMedia Presence http://gwegner.edublogs.org/2008/10/04/my-fading-edusocialmedia-presence/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:37:15 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: nashworld http://gwegner.edublogs.org/2008/10/04/my-fading-edusocialmedia-presence/comment-page-1/#comment-13943 nashworld Sun, 02 Nov 2008 21:42:44 +0000 http://gwegner.edublogs.org/?p=631#comment-13943 That is pretty much exactly what I felt like to about a month at the start of this school year. Most of October for me was meltdown. Actually- with a 21-month-old and another little girl due in December, things have been... and will certainly be... crazy. Did I mention grad school? Yeah. I hear you. Take the time out. "Refresh" your page a time or two. Sean That is pretty much exactly what I felt like to about a month at the start of this school year. Most of October for me was meltdown. Actually- with a 21-month-old and another little girl due in December, things have been… and will certainly be… crazy. Did I mention grad school? Yeah.

I hear you. Take the time out. “Refresh” your page a time or two.

Sean

]]> By: Graham Wegner http://gwegner.edublogs.org/2008/10/04/my-fading-edusocialmedia-presence/comment-page-1/#comment-13937 Graham Wegner Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:11:01 +0000 http://gwegner.edublogs.org/?p=631#comment-13937 @Robert. Sorry that I took so long to acknowledge your comment. You're right, the break was good and it all very quickly disappears in the rear view mirror. @Aaron. It's good to see that you are still kicking around - your blogging endeavours have been around the length of time as mine and although my blogging has become less frequent, it's something I just can't give up. Balance is really hard to achieve because the online world can absorb copious amounts of personal time if one is not careful - but we ignore the power of social media and its influence on our students at our own peril. I must admit that blogging has helped to quell the "frustrated author" that lies within me - maybe I have less to say and need to get away from feeling that I have to say something. @John Larkin. I'm sure that this blogging thing will eventually evolve into something else - but I'm not ready to switch to livecasting! @Robert. Sorry that I took so long to acknowledge your comment. You’re right, the break was good and it all very quickly disappears in the rear view mirror.
@Aaron. It’s good to see that you are still kicking around – your blogging endeavours have been around the length of time as mine and although my blogging has become less frequent, it’s something I just can’t give up. Balance is really hard to achieve because the online world can absorb copious amounts of personal time if one is not careful – but we ignore the power of social media and its influence on our students at our own peril. I must admit that blogging has helped to quell the “frustrated author” that lies within me – maybe I have less to say and need to get away from feeling that I have to say something.
@John Larkin. I’m sure that this blogging thing will eventually evolve into something else – but I’m not ready to switch to livecasting!

]]> By: John Larkin http://gwegner.edublogs.org/2008/10/04/my-fading-edusocialmedia-presence/comment-page-1/#comment-13936 John Larkin Sun, 26 Oct 2008 13:09:33 +0000 http://gwegner.edublogs.org/?p=631#comment-13936 Graham, when blogging feels like an obligation and no longer a source of enjoyment then I shall hang up my hat. Cheers, John. Graham, when blogging feels like an obligation and no longer a source of enjoyment then I shall hang up my hat. Cheers, John.

]]> By: Aaron http://gwegner.edublogs.org/2008/10/04/my-fading-edusocialmedia-presence/comment-page-1/#comment-13935 Aaron Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:26:16 +0000 http://gwegner.edublogs.org/?p=631#comment-13935 Graham, I too have been silent for a very long time now. Life has happened. Lots of it. I've found myself unable, and actually uninspired to blog. Do I still consider myself a "teacher in development?" Sure, though I sadly seem to lack the spark to reflect on how, where, and why - and then share it with whoever would care to read still. But you're right: balance is really important. Sometimes you need to step back from what you normally do to capture and live what that word really means...to rediscover it. My silent period has been about that: Trying to balance myself out again, and launch out where launching was badly needed, and cut out the things that no longer mattered. Feels pretty good - and I'm still at it. Still a "teacher in development" that has started blogging again...at least for now. Graham,
I too have been silent for a very long time now. Life has happened. Lots of it. I’ve found myself unable, and actually uninspired to blog. Do I still consider myself a “teacher in development?” Sure, though I sadly seem to lack the spark to reflect on how, where, and why – and then share it with whoever would care to read still.

But you’re right: balance is really important. Sometimes you need to step back from what you normally do to capture and live what that word really means…to rediscover it.

My silent period has been about that: Trying to balance myself out again, and launch out where launching was badly needed, and cut out the things that no longer mattered. Feels pretty good – and I’m still at it. Still a “teacher in development” that has started blogging again…at least for now.

]]> By: Robert Barden http://gwegner.edublogs.org/2008/10/04/my-fading-edusocialmedia-presence/comment-page-1/#comment-13917 Robert Barden Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:05:43 +0000 http://gwegner.edublogs.org/?p=631#comment-13917 Graham, as someone who took a rare break from everything and left town during these holidays myself, I know exactly how you're feeling. Personally, I wasn't panicking about my blog (although I attend to mine far less often than you do, so there's not much there to worry about), but rather on the pile of blog posts increasing on the feed reader. Most will fall by the "Mark All as Read" wayside, which makes me wonder what I'm missing out on. Then again, how did I consume all this information before RSS? I also considered ACEC at one stage, but gave it a miss, only to find a much more fulfilling alternative came my way. Also, while it may make us feel like we're returning to work somewhat under-prepared, we also need to make sure we maintain a balance in order to continue to do the best for our students as healthy, re-energised teachers. I hope you've enjoyed the break and good luck for the final term! Graham, as someone who took a rare break from everything and left town during these holidays myself, I know exactly how you’re feeling.

Personally, I wasn’t panicking about my blog (although I attend to mine far less often than you do, so there’s not much there to worry about), but rather on the pile of blog posts increasing on the feed reader. Most will fall by the “Mark All as Read” wayside, which makes me wonder what I’m missing out on. Then again, how did I consume all this information before RSS?

I also considered ACEC at one stage, but gave it a miss, only to find a much more fulfilling alternative came my way. Also, while it may make us feel like we’re returning to work somewhat under-prepared, we also need to make sure we maintain a balance in order to continue to do the best for our students as healthy, re-energised teachers. I hope you’ve enjoyed the break and good luck for the final term!

]]> By: Graham Wegner http://gwegner.edublogs.org/2008/10/04/my-fading-edusocialmedia-presence/comment-page-1/#comment-13916 Graham Wegner Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:51:49 +0000 http://gwegner.edublogs.org/?p=631#comment-13916 Thank you all for your kind supportive words. My post certainly wasn't intended as a plea for sympathy - more an admission that I can't cover even a fraction of the ground I'd like to and still have a family and personal life. This online presence goes well beyond the scale of being part of my work life - I think it would be more accurately described as my learning life. Thank you all for your kind supportive words. My post certainly wasn’t intended as a plea for sympathy – more an admission that I can’t cover even a fraction of the ground I’d like to and still have a family and personal life. This online presence goes well beyond the scale of being part of my work life – I think it would be more accurately described as my learning life.

]]> By: Chris Harbeck http://gwegner.edublogs.org/2008/10/04/my-fading-edusocialmedia-presence/comment-page-1/#comment-13914 Chris Harbeck Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:11:12 +0000 http://gwegner.edublogs.org/?p=631#comment-13914 Graham on of the hardest things to do is balance life and online life. It is important to feel comfortable doing what is necessary for overall health and sanity. I struggle daily with the need to keep an online presence and enjoying my family. My family wins everytime. So if you post less you are finding a new balance for yourself. Amy post you write is worth reading. Even if we have to wait a little longer. Stay healthy and continue to enjoy life, and blogging. Chris (Your next trip should be to Canada!!) Graham on of the hardest things to do is balance life and online life. It is important to feel comfortable doing what is necessary for overall health and sanity. I struggle daily with the need to keep an online presence and enjoying my family. My family wins everytime.

So if you post less you are finding a new balance for yourself. Amy post you write is worth reading. Even if we have to wait a little longer.

Stay healthy and continue to enjoy life, and blogging.

Chris (Your next trip should be to Canada!!)

]]> By: garyb http://gwegner.edublogs.org/2008/10/04/my-fading-edusocialmedia-presence/comment-page-1/#comment-13909 garyb Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:36:57 +0000 http://gwegner.edublogs.org/?p=631#comment-13909 Greetings Graham spring is the season of renewal..reassessment..etc..so appropriate to be re-evaluating your activities. the silence of the majority is perhaps the hardest aspect of blogging ... presuming (for your self correctly!!) that there is in fact an interested audience effective use of your time is a constant persuit... people find time for their priorities busy people are the most desired members of any team often the feeling of disconnect si when the priorities and the demands do not match...at school something usually 'gives'.. at home..to be best attended to..( if not avoided/prevented/ 'fixed' quickly) all the best for term4 best regards garyb Greetings Graham

spring is the season of renewal..reassessment..etc..so appropriate to be re-evaluating your activities.

the silence of the majority is perhaps the hardest aspect of blogging …
presuming (for your self correctly!!) that there is in fact an interested audience

effective use of your time is a constant persuit…

people find time for their priorities
busy people are the most desired members of any team

often the feeling of disconnect si when the priorities and the demands do not match…at school something usually ‘gives’..

at home..to be best attended to..( if not avoided/prevented/ ‘fixed’ quickly)

all the best for term4

best regards
garyb

]]> By: TFT http://gwegner.edublogs.org/2008/10/04/my-fading-edusocialmedia-presence/comment-page-1/#comment-13905 TFT Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:44:03 +0000 http://gwegner.edublogs.org/?p=631#comment-13905 Graham, well done for taking the time that you need, and for being honest as to why. Fear not, your readers will wait. We won't give up on you, or your vision. I too have had some personal/family issues lately and havnt been blogging as much lately. I have had to face ehat is probably a parents greatest fear, and luckily we got through it, but it did take its toll. Two of my "partners in crime" are also going through stuff, and this is affecting their blogging too. We need to rememebr that in Australia we are in the busiest part of our year, approaching Term 4 (for those states that have 4 tearms). This is usually the business end of the year and we all get close to being burnt out. All I can say is take the time that is needed Graham, you'll be better for it, and so will your writing, and your ability to plan and have visions for the future. All the best. Andrew. Graham, well done for taking the time that you need, and for being honest as to why.

Fear not, your readers will wait. We won’t give up on you, or your vision. I too have had some personal/family issues lately and havnt been blogging as much lately. I have had to face ehat is probably a parents greatest fear, and luckily we got through it, but it did take its toll.

Two of my “partners in crime” are also going through stuff, and this is affecting their blogging too. We need to rememebr that in Australia we are in the busiest part of our year, approaching Term 4 (for those states that have 4 tearms). This is usually the business end of the year and we all get close to being burnt out.

All I can say is take the time that is needed Graham, you’ll be better for it, and so will your writing, and your ability to plan and have visions for the future.

All the best.

Andrew.

]]> By: Sarah Stewart http://gwegner.edublogs.org/2008/10/04/my-fading-edusocialmedia-presence/comment-page-1/#comment-13904 Sarah Stewart Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:25:24 +0000 http://gwegner.edublogs.org/?p=631#comment-13904 Hi, just popped by to say that I follow your blog and really enjoy your posts. So look forward to reading more, as and when you feel like writing more. cheers Sarah Hi, just popped by to say that I follow your blog and really enjoy your posts. So look forward to reading more, as and when you feel like writing more. cheers Sarah

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