Blogging

toc =Blogging=

Introduction
A blog is a type of website updated by an individual and usually contains entries about topics or events, which other users can comment on. It can contain images and video. Please begin by watching this short video, Common Craft's [|Blogs in Plain English]. media type="custom" key="3441848"

You will be using the "My Blog" component on the [|iteach Ning] as your platform for the exercises below. Please be sure to peruse [|Ning's Introduction to Blogs] before getting started on the Discovery Exercises.

Discovery Exercises

 * Getting Started**: Find the "My Blog" page on the [|iteach Ning]. This is where you will begin posting content.


 * Note**: You must sign-in to the [|Ning] to find the "My Blog" page. It is located by first clicking on "Blogs" in the top task bar. You will then see a white link under the top task bar called "My Blog". Click this.


 * HELP**: [|Find "My Blog" on the Ning]. Includes screenshots and step by step instructions.


 * REMEMBER! Your blog will serve as a living portfolio of your progress on this module.**

__Exercise 1__
Create your first blog post on the Ning. Pick any topic in education that interests you. Your content should include:
 * a title; include "Exercise # 1" in that title
 * several lines of text about your topic

__Exercise 2__
Create a blog post on the Ning with "rich content" using the "Rich Content" toolbar. Your content should include:
 * a title; include "Exercise 2" in that title
 * several lines of text about your topic
 * an outside link to where a reader could find more information on your topic
 * an image


 * HELP**: [|Creating Rich Text with Images, Links, and Video.]

__Exercise 3__
Create a "categorized" blog post with tags. Your content should include:
 * a title; include "Exercise 3" in that title
 * several lines of text about your topic
 * tags relating to the topic of the blog so users can find it and similar posts later


 * HELP**: [|Creating a Categorized Blog with Tags.]

Stretching exercise
Learn about commenting on blogs. To complete the stretching exercise:
 * read the article [|"Introduction to Comments"]
 * comment on a blog post by a BCDS faculty member


 * HELP**: [|Commenting on a photo, video, or blog post.]

Play Further!
//For more in-depth information on blogging://
 * Check out other platforms like [|.edublogger], [|blogger], and [|wordpress.]
 * Learn how to embed code into a blogpost.
 * [|Learn about microblogging] with [|Twitter.]