“10 blogs worth keeping an eye on”
Three of my PLN recently included me in their list of “10 blogs worth keeping an eye on”. Each of them made my day. There are so many fantastic blogs out there it’s quite humbling to be on these lists. Particularly because of the enormous admiration I have for these people. So thank you Sue Lyon-Jones, Janet Bianchini and Henrick Oprea.
So what’s this stamp below?
I’m going to borrow the words of Janet Abruzzo, who described it so well, to explain more about it:
“It is part of an initiative called “Vale a pena ficar de olho nesse blog”, which means “It’s worth keeping an eye on this blog”. The chosen blog has to copy the picture above, with a link to the blog from which it has received the award . Then write ten more links to the blogs which you think are well worth a visit. They in turn if they would like to, of course, copy the image above and link to 10 blogs.”
Here are Janet’s, Sue’s and Henrick’s lists.
So difficult to choose just ten
Almost impossible. I chose those that uploaded posts very regularly. Here they are:
Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day
A constant source of very informative posts, links and updates on all things ESL, ELL and EFL from one of ESL’s most active bloggers. If you need a list of resources – Larry is sure to have a good one.
EFL Classroom 2.0
From David Duebelbeiss, who says: “When 1 Teaches, 2 Learn.” Stuff on language, linguistics, Web 2.0. as well as teaching recipes. From the creator of the EFL Classroom 2.0 ning. This blog is full of original and creative ideas. Always such compelling reading. You know you’re really gonna enjoy the new post.
Teacher Reboot Camp
Shelly Terrell’s posts on the latest developments and tools available to educators, from Twitter to Second Life. Her dynamism and entusiasm are evident throughout this must blog and are infectious.
Jason Renshaw’s Blog
A blog from the maker of EnglishRaven.com. Jason gives us his (often stirring) thoughts on ESL resources and activities and the wider world of English language teaching.
Kalinago English
Musings, information, ideas and reviews on ESL teaching and educational technology from the indomitable and wise blogger Karenne Sylvester, who always pops up in times of need 
.
Marxist TEFL Group
The Marxist TEFL Group calls itself an ‘alternative campaigning’ blogging group focusing on the language teaching industry. They say their “ideas are rooted in the day to day experiences of ordinary teachers and language learners”. Always a real ride of a read.
Nik Peachey’s Learning Technology Blog
Tips, resources and teaching materials to help EFL and ESL teachers use ICT and new technology. A must if you want to use new tools in your teaching.
Ozge Karaoglu’s Blog
A well-conceived blog about teaching, learning, reflecting and being a 21st century learner & teacher. Contains excellent reviews of the very latest digital tools for the classroom. I have no idea where Ozge finds so many resources, but am glad she does.
The TEFL Tradesman
In his own words: “Sandy McManus – a.k.a The Tefl Tradesman – is dedicated to telling it like it is, spilling the beans, and dishing the dirt on the UK’s tacky TEFL trade and all those who are unprincipled enough to partake of it. If you work in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), or are quite simply mad enough to even contemplate it, this is the site to check out every week!” – Says it all
Burcu Akyol’s Blog
Impressions, reflections, reviews, tips and resources from an [inspiring] English teacher, blogger and international conference organizer. The blog is full of very good guest posts and explanations about some of Burcu’s adventurous and courageous projects.
Tags: bloggers, blogging, Blogs, ESL Materials
Hi Sean,
Thank you for sharing your top 10 list. Have most of them on my reader already and the 2 that weren’t are soon to be added!
Looking forward to reading your nominees’ recommendations.
Thanks for the mention on your list, Sean – most honoured!
I really like your blog and it was one of a half-dozen or so I really agonised over leaving off my list of 10. You were ‘sacrificed’ to make way for a couple of other blogs that don’t get quite as much exposure (in my opinion) and could do with a mention!
Knowing you, I think you would be more than happy with that rationale!
Keep up the great work, Sean.
Best regards,
~ Jason
Hi Sean
Thank you for sharing your list. Like Alex, I look forward to reading your nominees’ selection of blogs. This is such a positive initiative which is generating a lot of fun.
Janet
Just wanted to say that I love your BNE site and the use of news stories as the basis of lessons. I just clicked over to your blog today (after several months of surfing the BNE site, late, I know!!) and was pleasantly surprised by the suggestions and thoughts here. Wow! I’ll be back
Thanks so much and don’t stop!
Mer
Hi,
It’s time for The Top 100 Language Blogs 2010 competition and the good news is your blog has been nominated. Congratulations!
After previous years’ success the bab.la language portal and Lexiophiles language blog are hosting our worldwide language blog competition once again.
We are looking for the top 100 language blogs in four categories: Language Learning, Language Teaching, Language Technology and Language Technology.
You have been nominated to the following category: Language Learning.
The nomination period goes from April 27th to May 11th. Each blog will have a one-sentence-description for the voting. If you would like a special description to go along with your blog, just send me an email (priscila [at] bab.la). The voting period goes from May 12th to May 24th. The winners will be announced on May 28th. Feel free to spread the word among bloggers writing about languages.
For more information on The Top 100 Language Blogs 2010 visit:
http://www.lexiophiles.com/featured-article/top-100-language-blogs-2010-starts-today
Kind regards,
Priscila
On behalf of the bab.la and Lexiophiles team
Thank you Mer for your lovely comments. Don’t worry – I have no plans for stopping. I’ll be announcing plans for a few new sites soon.
Hi Sean,
Am a bit late in stopping by but saw this last week – thanks… like my sage label
Great list Sean! I’m a particular fan of Sandy McManus – never fails to make me laugh.
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