Why educational leaders should use blogs

Blogs can be used as a way for people to express themselves and share their ideas with others. Leaders, such as administrators and teachers, can uses blogs as a way of communication. They are able to communicate with parents, teachers, and staff on issues that arise in any area. By keeping others informed, they are able to stick to a schedule and be held accountable for the goals they set. Bloggers are also able to reflect on past experiences by looking back at old posts. This is a way for them to learn from mistakes in the past, or remember changes that worked to benefit others that they had done before. Also, by regularly blogging they are able to get lots of followers. The feedback from other professionals in the blogging community is a great tool in using corrective criticism and making changes you may have not thought about. Getting prospective from other bloggers can open your eyes to new ideas and actions you may not have otherwise thought about.