Blogs

Apace of Change: Since 2007, I have blogged about the challenges, successes, and failures I experienced in attempting to infuse technology into my instruction and assessment as a high school English teacher.  From 2009 on, I shift focus to special education and school psychology related issues, including the use of read/write Web tools as assistive technology.

Bariexca Blog: I started a family blog in late 2008 to document our comings and goings; it is my hope that it will allow distant family and friends to remain connected with us in some way.

Why Do I Blog?

Blogging has great potential as a tool of reflection, and I have found that frequent and thorough reflection in both my professional and personal capacities has helped me to become a better educator, psychologist, husband, and father.  Whereas some may prefer to write in a journal or simply reflect in thought, blogging allows for interaction with an audience.  In some cases, this interaction provides me with affirmation; in others, my thoughts are challenged.  Either way, as long as the discourse remains constructive, growth occurs.