What we're not talking about when we're not talking about not blogging

I like the idea of a blog.

I consider myself a reflective teacher. Last year when I was hired as a full time music teacher by the New York City Department of Education, I thought it would be a great opportunity to comment on what it was like to be a first-year teacher at 42 years old. I have 20 years of experience in the world of music and audio production. What would I bring to the table for my students? How would they react? Where would be my greatest opportunities for success? For failure?

But at the same time I deleted my facebook account. There were several reasons for this, including a general disillusionment with social media, the weird stalky nature of teenagers with whom I'd be working, and a desire to live more in the present.

I really like not having a facebook account.

And I guess I also enjoy the privacy and quiet reflection of keeping it to myself. There are great education bloggers who are posting regularly. (Lately I've been enjoying Jennifer Gonzalez.) For me, it's not a question of how to or whether I should join the conversation, but rather a desire to work deeply with my students and my colleagues - but mostly my students - to develop their learning. They get all my energy right now. I have a lot to figure out, so my energy is turned inward.

I like the idea of blogging, and am grateful there are teachers out there sharing their insights. Right now, I'm not one of them.