Thing #4

I think commenting creates a sense of community because you relate to one another.  Your feelings and opinions are shared and that creates a sort of bond.  If you show the blogger that you "hear" them, they will feel as though somebody cares and is paying attention.  That too begins to build a camaraderie.  You should also share a little about yourself when you comment.  This mimics natural conversation and you can begin to build history and actually get to know the blogger.  I chose to comment on Myleah's blog because she really seemed like she was going to use this in her classroom.  I understood her excitement in using it as the days get closer.  I also chose Ariel because she plans to use her blog in the classroom.  She really wants to share with teachers and be able to relay back and forth.  I again agree and am readily looking for more ideas on how use a blog in the classroom.  There are soooo many possibilities.  I commented on Christina's blog in reference to finding ways to use iPads in the classroom from Delicious.  I did not know you could research like that.  I also replied on Becky Philips blog because we both were not initially sure about the blog but then found we had a lot we could do and learn.  Finally, for the last of my "inhouse" comments, I commented on Tonya Haley's Blog.  I commented on her 22nd thing because I have not completed it and she made it sound interesting. 
     I chose to comment on The Pioneer Woman's Blog because I love the things she writes about.  She has amazing recipes, I just made the lasagna, and might I say it was to die for.  I also commented on the PinkHammer Blog because I love DIY tutorials and blogs.  I could read and do them all day.