module 8: blogging
Students will understand how blogging can be presentation of information, and part of a conversation. Students will explore Blogger platform. Students will understand how to interact/comment to blogs in a way that is appropriate and contributes to the conversation.
Module 8: ISTE Standards
1a. Students will apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes
1b. Students will create original works as a means of personal or group expression
2b. Students will communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats
Module 8: ISTE Standards
1a. Students will apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes
1b. Students will create original works as a means of personal or group expression
2b. Students will communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats
#1 what is a blog? blogs in plain english video
Click this link to watch the video and learn more about what a blog actually is and what it can do.
#2 How to create a blog on blogger - tutorial video
#3 follow the steps in the #2 video to set up your blog or update an existing one
#4 blog setup tips
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#5 how to add a gadget to blogger - tutorial video
After watching this video, go into your new blog and add at least 2 new gadgets (you may add more if you like).
#6 adding pictures to a blog post - tutorial video
After watching this video, go into your new blog, create a new post titled "Welcome to my blog". Type in some information about a favorite pet, hobby, or recent experience, and add at least one picture to your post.
#7 adding links to a blog post - tutorial video
After watching this video, go to your first post titled "Welcome to my blog", add a sentence at the end that says, "This is one of my favorite websites to check every day." Choose one of you favorite sites to link to. Use the word "This" in your sentence, and make that be the link text. Be sure to Publish your blog post!
#8 Module 8 assignment
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MODULE 8 CHECKLIST:
1. I have clicked the link and watched the "Blogs in Plain English" video
2. I have watched the "How to Create a Blog in Blogger" tutorial video
3. I have followed the tutorial video and actually set up my own blog in blogger - note, this blog will be required for use in other assignments.
4. I have submitted a link to my new Blogger blog in my assignments, so that my teacher may view it
5. I have downloaded and read the document "Blog Set Up Tips"
6. I have watched the "How to Add a Gadget to Blogger" video, and added at least 2 gadgets to my blog.
7. I have watched the "How to add pictures to a blog post" video.
8. I have created a new blog post titled "Welcome to my blog", typed in some text about myself, added at least 1 picture.
9. I have watched the video "Adding links to a blog post".
10. I have included the final sentence in my "Welcome to my blog" post, and added the sentence with the link as described in item #7 in this module.
11. I have completed the Module 8 assignment above according to the instructions and published my blog post.
12. I have notified my teacher of Module 8 assignment completion and emailed the necessary submissions of any links, files, or documents needed to verify and check my work.
AFTER YOU HAVE DONE THESE 12 THINGS, YOU ARE READY FOR MODULE 9!
1. I have clicked the link and watched the "Blogs in Plain English" video
2. I have watched the "How to Create a Blog in Blogger" tutorial video
3. I have followed the tutorial video and actually set up my own blog in blogger - note, this blog will be required for use in other assignments.
4. I have submitted a link to my new Blogger blog in my assignments, so that my teacher may view it
5. I have downloaded and read the document "Blog Set Up Tips"
6. I have watched the "How to Add a Gadget to Blogger" video, and added at least 2 gadgets to my blog.
7. I have watched the "How to add pictures to a blog post" video.
8. I have created a new blog post titled "Welcome to my blog", typed in some text about myself, added at least 1 picture.
9. I have watched the video "Adding links to a blog post".
10. I have included the final sentence in my "Welcome to my blog" post, and added the sentence with the link as described in item #7 in this module.
11. I have completed the Module 8 assignment above according to the instructions and published my blog post.
12. I have notified my teacher of Module 8 assignment completion and emailed the necessary submissions of any links, files, or documents needed to verify and check my work.
AFTER YOU HAVE DONE THESE 12 THINGS, YOU ARE READY FOR MODULE 9!