How Educational Leaders Might Use Blogs

Educational leaders can use blogs in several ways. I think of blogs as another form of communication but the difference in this form is that readers can comment on the blogs in a way that makes their opinion or thoughts equal to others opinions. This format of communication allows people who are shy or unwilling to speak out at a meeting, able to get their comments out for others to read. Since this is done in a non-confrontational way, it gives readers/participants time to digest these thoughts and time to formulate a response. Wait time is possible. I also think that educations leaders who are skillful communicators can use blogs as a way to bounce ideas around with people who are interested. Reading a blog can be done at anytime, day or night so participants can utilize blogs on their schedule. Blogging can open up discussion. Discussion is often a very good thing.