Post # 1: session 1, Introduction

Blog Session 1 (week 3)

Session 1> Create blog / Link classmates / Personalize blog / Write intro, post min 70 words

A) Follow the instructions and create your blog>>
1. go to: http://www.blogger.com/
2. click: create your blog now
3. if you have a google account: sign in first.
If you don’t have a google account: create a google account (step 1)
4. (step 2) name your blog
5. (2) choose any template you like
6. start posting (dashboard)
Make sure you select English as your working language and activate the comments option (automatic by default)

B) Link your teacher’s blog and ALL your classmates’ blogs to yours. To do this you need to write your URL on the board.

C) Write a short introductory/welcome post (70 words min.). Say who you are and what objectives you hope to achieve with your blog.

D) Leave comments on at least 3 of your classmates’ blogs.

E) Personalize your blog (e.g. add a picture, survey, change colour fonts, etc).

Level 3, 2011-1, Blog Syllabus + tips

SESSION 1 WEEK 3 >> blog creation and set up / welcome post
SESSION 2 WEEK 4 >>
SESSION 3 WEEK 5 >>
SESSION 4 WEEK 6 >>
SESSION 5 WEEK 7 >>
SESSION 6 WEEK 9 >>

Blogging Tip 1: Add Images to your posts

1. dashboard > click: image (add image)
2. examine

3. choose layout/image size

4.upload an image/click on " I accept terms of service"

5. save & publish

Blogging Tip 2: Include links on your blog

Follow these simple steps to include links on your blog:

1. as editor, visit your blog dashboard
2. click: layout
3. click: add a gadget
4. select: link list
5. add links info
6. save