"Starr Sackstein writes with a fresh voice on her popular blog, and that voice comes through clearly in her first book. Written like a personal coach for novice bloggers, Sackstein offers practical experience and invaluable insight into the whys, whens, hows and whos of building your very own professional learning network (PLN). This is a must-read for educators of all levels ready to expand their professional repertoire by taking the plunge into social media."
"Starr Sackstein expertly helps you plant your very own blogging seed and then skillfully guides you through nurturing its growth through a clearly explained step-by-step process which removes any fear of failure while at the same time allowing you the freedom of your own fun, creative spin to blogging."
"Starr Sackstein shows the importance of blogging in the classroom, breaking down the steps so every single teacher can get the most out of this often overlooked tech tool. Every teacher can be a blog-star in the classroom!"
"Blogging for Educators is practical and useful for beginning and more seasoned bloggers alike. Starr gives great advice on making blogging meaningful and answers the all important question of ‘Why should I blog?’ when time is so precious. Clear and concise, this book will empower readers to write for an authentic audience and open a reflective conversation that facilitates growth."
"This is a fantastic read for connected educators and educators interested in being connected. It is a succinct and friendly guide to blogging: why start, how to start, and how to succeed. Starr does a superb job in sharing her experience with becoming a connected educator and using blogging as a tool for professional development. She clearly outlines the benefits of blogging for teachers as a meta-cognitive self-reflection tool. Starr argues that it is through blogging that teachers are able to self-reflect on their teaching practices and improve them in the classroom.
"Starr Sackstein has written a smart, engaging, and useful book that can greatly help teachers at all levels in the 21st century. Technology and social media—when used in the ways she discusses—will benefit current and future teachers, students, and curricula. Sackstein speaks to new and current educators interested in blogging about important issues of pedagogy, accountability, collaboration, and creativity. Blogging for Educators is a relatable, thought-provoking read for educators from K-12 to academia.
'In Starr’s must read book, she clearly articulates the undeniable benefits of writing development and ties them together with progressive tools and strategies for a user-friendly look at how to take learning to the next level!"
"Starr uses a practical approach to assist educators in entering the world of blogging. It is clear that the contents of the book reflect the trials and tribulations Starr has experienced along the way to become a very successful, active blogger.
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