Category Archives: Blogging

The Tale of Two Posts. Using analytics to talk about writing.

Posted on 11/12/2012 by William Stites

When I talk to teachers about getting them to have their student write and publish online I talk about a number of things. When you look at the research and writing process the last part of that process is publishing. Writing … Continue reading →

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WordCamp Philly Version 2.0

Posted on 11/11/2011 by William Stites

There are certain things I look forward to in my job and the opportunities it affords me to learn new things and expand knowledge base.  WordCamp Philly 2011 provided me with the opportunity and delivered on learning in spades. This … Continue reading →

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I blog and why the hell should you care? (or My Expanded About Page)

Posted on 11/19/2010 by William Stites

“Who the hell is going to want to read what I have to say?” This was the question I asked myself when I started this blog. It is something I consider each time I write. There are a million blogs … Continue reading →

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Expanding the Definition of Community to a Global Community

Posted on 11/04/2010 by William Stites

Is community just the area in which you live and work or is it something more? Wikipedia’s definition of community is as follows: Traditionally a “community” has been defined as a group of interacting people living in a common location. … Continue reading →

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A day well spent at WordCamp Philly

Posted on 10/31/2010 by William Stites

I go to WordCamp not because I am a programmer, but because I am a member of the WordPress community. I’m a user, I’m an advocate and someone with questions.  On October 30th I attended my third WordCamp, WordCamp Philly … Continue reading →

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So it begins

Posted on 09/19/2010 by William Stites

So it begins… williamstites.net. Now… I am not new to blogging, but this is the first site that I have with my name directly attached to it. I have been blogging at edSocialMedia for over a year now, I have … Continue reading →

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