I began this blog three years ago today.
Writing it has made me a better teacher for my students, and I hope it’s been helpful to others.
My Feedburner statistics, along with the stats of several other edubloggers, went a bit haywire last month. Based on what they were saying prior to that time, I think I have about 8,000 daily subscribers, plus close to a thousand additional people who get my monthly newsletter (Feedburner now says I have 25,000 subscribers, but I’m not that deluded).
I appreciate the people I have met — online or in person — through this blog, and everything I have learned from you.
Thanks, and forward to another year!
In addition to the above few words, I thought people might find it interesting to see what have been the most popular posts since this blog began. As I do usually when I share my most popular posts, I’m providing two separate lists — the most popular “The Best…” lists and the most popular ones that were not “The Best…” lists.
Here are they are:
The Most Popular “The Best…” Lists Over The Past Three Years:
1. The Best Web 2.0 Applications For Education — 2007
2. The Best Places To Get Royalty-Free Music & Sound Effects
3. The Best Web 2.0 Applications For Education — 2009
4. The Best Web 2.0 Applications For Education — 2008
5. The Best Websites To Help Beginning Readers
6. The Best Online Learning Games — 2007
7. The Best Sites To Learn About Valentine’s Day
8. The Best Websites For Learning About Martin Luther King
9. The Best Internet Sites For English Language Learners — 2007
10. The Best Online Learning Games — 2008
11. The Best Ways For Students (And Anyone Else!) To Create Online Content Easily, Quickly & Painlessly
The Most Popular Posts That Weren’t “The Best…” Lists Over The Past Three Years:
1. When A “Good” Class Goes “Bad” (And Back To “Good” Again!)
2. Answers To “What Do You Do On The First Day Of School?”
3. What Do You Do To Keep Students (& You!) Focused Near The End Of The School Year?
4. Have You Ever Taught A Class That Got “Out Of Control”?
5. Tutpup Math & Spelling Games
8. How To Get A Discount When Ordering My Book
10. What Do You Do When You’re Having A Bad Day At School?
11. Reading Logs — Part Two (or “How Students Can Grow Their Brains”)
Thanks Larry. I had a really nice long comment here, and missed an “l” in the capctha, and Edublogs ate the whole comment.
But thanks for all you do, I use so much of what you share.
Larry – Congratulations in three years of this great blog. Your work is immensely appreciated! The resources you share are helping countless educators all over the world.
I was having a dinner conversation with my sister-in-law in NH a short time back mentioning blogging. She mentioned that she reads your blog daily. While I am sure that is just one of many examples, I found it interesting.
Thanks for all you do!
Larry! Congrats! Stay gold!
-kj-
Larry,
Congratulations! Thank you for sharing all the great stuff that has made me a better teacher and blogger.
Richard
Hi Larry
Congratulations on your 3rd year of blogging! I learn so much from your fantastic lists and posts in general. Keep up the great work!
Janet