This week I was asked to explore various educational blogs. The large majority of blogs that I chose to look at were blogs that had won awards for their sites. The blog I've chosen to critique today is the blog called "Cool Cat Teacher" at http://www.coolcatteacher.com
At first glance, the site is very cluttered. Take a deep breath and look again. Deep down there are a number of amazing resources for teachers. So. Take a deep breath.... again.
Likes:
There is *so* much information! Under the banner that lists all the sites that have given Vici Davis awards, there are a number of buttons with topics that her blog posts have been sorted into. Along the right (after the adverts for her various products), you are able to search her archive to read her blog from oldest to newest blog posts.
Dislikes:
Advertisements for products that she has created are plastered all over the place and it's a little challenging working through the ads for her products to find the grit of the blog posts that promote teaching practices. Also, she hasn't been a teacher for very long. She has experience teaching, and she claims she teaches full time, however she also has written two books, does speaking engagements and/or professional development classes, and spends time creating materials.
Overall:
The site has some good information - if you're willing to find the information. On the surface though the blog is more of a one page advertisement for all her materials.
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