Reflect and Refine - Classroom Blogging Tip

So you've started blogging.  You have undoubtedly put in some careful thought and hard work.  So how do you know if your blog is a success?

Here are some questions to ask:

Who is my intended audience, and are they reading what I write?

If you are blogging in order to reach parents, consider sending home this survey after your first few weeks of blogging.

Classroom blogging can spark conversation between parents and students about what is happening at school

How do I know who is reading my blog?

The survey will give you a good idea who is reading.  You can also view your subscribers by logging in at Feedburner, the service that manages our subscribers.

Am I posting everything that I want my audience to read?  If not, why not?

We all have important messages we would like to communicate.  Are you taking the time to write posts about those things?  Have you subscribed to your own blog so that you can view it from the perspective of your readers?  This is a great step to help determine if your posts are sending the information you wish people to receive.