Build a Better Blog Susan R. Wills, Media Specialist swills@gcs.k12.al.us susanrwills@gmail.com.
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Build a Better Blog
Susan R. Wills, Media Specialistswills@gcs.k12.al.us
susanrwills@gmail.com
Our Goals
•Identify Blog Resources
•Learn how to create a Blog•Learn how to import photos, slideshows, video, links, audio, and gadgets into a Blog
•Discover ways to use Blogs
Edublogswww.edublogs.org
Sign up by providing a Username and e-mail address
EdublogsLogin
Dashboard
Edublogs- Posting
Simply type in text for Title and text for Post.
Click on “Publish”
Click on “Visit Site”
Edublogs- Media
Click on “Add New”.
Click on the “Media” tab.
Edublogs- Media
Choose file where media is located and click “Upload”.
Choose file where media is located and click “Upload”.
Choose file where media is located and click “Upload”.
Once uploaded- your Media will appear in your Media Library.
Edublogs- Linkswww.edublogs.org
Click “Add New”- type in Name of link and Web Address. Click “Add Link”.
Click on “Edit” to edit and delete links.
Bloggerwww.blogger.com
If you have a Google account (Gmail)- sign in with username and password. Click on Create a Blog
No Google account? Set one up by clicking on
Step 1: Create a Google Account
Enter and re-type e-mail address
Enter and re-type password
Type in Display nameType letters in Word Verification box
Click
Step 2: Name your blog
Type a Name for your blog
Type blog address
Type word verification
Click
Step 3: Choose a TemplateChoose a template (can be changed later)
Click
Start Blogging!
Removing “Next Blog”From Blogger
Step 1: From the Dashboard- click “Layout”
Step 2: Click “Edit HTML”
Step 3: Under “Edit Template”- you will see the blog's HTML
Paste this code into the HTML at exact place
Step 4: Create a PostOn the “Dashboard”- Click on
Can also Edit Posts from this window
Step 5: Editing a Post
In the Dashboard- click on “Edit Posts”
Click “Edit”
After editing, click “Publish Post”
Commenting in Blogger
Click on “Settings” tab.Click preferences for “Who Can Comment”
Add Photos
Step 2: Click “Posting” Tab
Step 3: Click on “Add Image” icon
Step 4: Choose “Layout” and “Image Size”
Step 5: Click on and locate photo
Step 6: Click
Step 8: Click on “Done”
Step 7: Click
Step 1: From the Dashboard- Click
Adding Gadgets
Click on “Layout” tab
Click on “Add a Gadget”
GadgetsBasicFollowersHTML/JavaScript*TextAdSensePictureSlide ShowVideo BarPoll *Blog ListLink List*FeedNewsreelLabels Subscription LinksLogoProfileBlog ArchivePage Header
Recording Video in Skype
Step 1: Download Skype program www.skype.com Will need a webcam (external or internal) Will need microphone (external or internal) 2 good websites: www.tigerdirect.com and www.buy.com Step 2: Download Call Recorder Mac: eCamm- $19.95 PC: Pamela Pro Version- $19.99
Step 3:During Skype session- click“record” and it records directly to your computer. Can edityour video to upload to your blog.
Adding Video to your Blog
Step 1: On the Dashboard-Click on “New Post”Step 2: Click on the icon that looks like a film strip
Step 3: You will see the following pop-up box
Step 4: Click on “Choose File” and locate the video file on your computer.Step 5: Title the videoStep 6: Be sure to check the box to agree termsStep 7: Click on “Upload Video”
www.mrswillsblog.blogspot.com
Adding Links to your Blog
Step 1: Click on “Add a Gadget”
Step 2: Click on “HTML/JavaScript”
Adding Links to your Blog
Type in title and Content
In the Content Box-Highlight what is to be linked and click on hyperlink icon.
Type in web address.
Click “OK” and “Save”
Adding Audio to your Blog
www.divshare.com
Step 1: Save audio file (podcast) to your computerStep 2: Login to www.divshare.com
www.divshare.com
Step 3: Locate audio file and drag it to “choose the file”
Step 4: Click “Upload”
Step 5: Click on “more options” and copy embed code
Step 6: Go to your blog and paste embed code into your new post
You’re Done!
Click “Publish”Your blog has been published!You can edit your blog at www.blogger.comYou can view your blog at www(yourblogname).blogspot.com
www.mrswillsblog.blogspot.com
www.mrepalsproject.blogspot.com
IMPORTANT Guidelines
Before posting student pictures or information online--be sure to have a written permission and check your system’s Technology Resources Agreement . Example: http://www.gcs.k12.al.us/pdf/tr_agreement.pdf and http://www.gcs.k12.al.us/pdf/permission_slip.pdf
Part 2: Slideshow Websiteswww.picturetrail.com
Click on “Free Signup”
Select a usernameSelect a passwordFirst NameE-mail addressZip code
PicturetrailStep 1: Signup
PicturetrailStep 2: Add Photos
Click on “Upload Photos”Photos will be added to an album that will need to be named
PicturetrailStep 3: Add Images
Create a new album or upload to an existing album
Click “Choose File”Then “Upload Now”
PicturetrailStep 4: Locate Image File
Locate images on computer or on the webClick “Open”
PicturetrailStep 5: Upload Photos
After files are chosen- click “Upload Now”
PicturetrailStep 6: Choose Photos
Choose photos to be added to slideshow by clicking on the thumbnails
PicturetrailStep 7: Choose Designs
Click on “Add Photos”Choose Skins, Decorations, Glitter, Borders, Backgrounds, etc.
PicturetrailStep 8: Choose Style
Choose Transitions for photos
Choose Shape of Slideshow
PicturetrailStep 9: That’s it! You did it!
Copy Code
Paste in the “Posting” section on your blog
Picturetrailwww.picturetrail.com
From this window-you can get the code, e-mail, edit, preview or delete the Slideshow
HardwareMust Have!!
Features:USB Connection60 min Recording TimeBuilt-In Microphone
Digital Camera
Features to Look For:USB ConnectionSD card4 Megapixels is sufficient
Compare cameras at websites such as
www.consumerreports.orgwww.pcmag.com
Voice Recording Software
Audacity® is a free, open source software for recording and editing sounds.
Website: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
Hardware- Desktop Microphone Headphones with Microphone
These can be purchased from anOffice store or www.tigerdirect.com
Recorders
iPod with Voice Recorder
Sony Voice Recorder ICD-UX71
http://www.speedofcreativity.org/
Blog ContentAdvertise your library
• Raise money through donations• Include addresses of State Senators and
RepresentativesShowcase student Learning Projects and Activities
• Podcasts• Book Reviews• Online discussions- respond to posts or literature• Videos• Slideshows of events (Read Across America)• Book Fair Commercials
Source of Information for Parents, Students• Library Policies, rules, etc.• Links to websites• Accelerated Reading information
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