Getting To Know Each Other Through Blogging...And First Reading Response

This week officially marks the week we become bloggers, at least for those of us who have not blogged before.  For those of you struggling with a new medium, I want you to know I appreciate your efforts and your patience as you learn your way around. 

Building a community takes time, so I ask you to read each other's introductions (101 Things) and post thoughtful comments to all.  Yes, to all.  We shouldn't be selfish bloggers who are only interested in our own work.  The purpose of a classroom blog is based around the idea of collaborating as we use this site to share ideas, ask questions, and develop our writing, reading, and thinking.  Those of you who are already tech savvy, please help others get their blogs set up this week. 

Many of you have asked again when all this is due.  Here's the order of what's due:
        First, create your blog.
        Next, post your blog address in the comment box on my "Away We Go" post.
        When your blog is up and you have posted  on my post, help the rest of your group complete
                   these steps if they have not yet done so.  For that matter, quietly help anyone else in
                   class who still needs to get set up.
         When this is all completed, you may read quietly, gathering information for your own reading
                   response post.  This is due at the beginning of class on Friday!

Here are some links to sample reading posts you might peruse.