Creating Your Blogger

In this class, you are responsible for creating your very own blog.  You are free to design it, include appropriate links, pictures, media files, etc.  We will work on this together and it will be used to document your learning throughout the semester.  Remember: Blogging should be a reflection of your thoughts and personality.  Be concise and careful with your words.  Just like Twitter, our blogs are being followed.  Take pride in your blog.


Follow the easy steps below to create your blog:
1. Go to www.blogspot.com
2. Sign in using your Google username and password.
3. Follow the instructions, entering in the correct information.
4. Name your Blog- use your FIRSH and LAST NAME in the following format ex: John Doe
5. Create the URL for your blog.  My suggestion would be to use your first and last name.  You cannot use symbols but you can use numbers.  i.e.- JohnDoe2013
6. Choose your template (or background) to begin with and click continue.  Your background and other customizations can change as often as you like.
7. Click "Start Blogging".
8. In the Title Bar, type the title of your first blog.  It should be entitled About Me.
9. In the box below, type your first entry. 
For your first entry, answer the following: a. What do your hope to do this semester?  (Academically, personally, professionally, etc.)
b. What are your thoughts about blogging?  Have you ever done this before?  How do you think this could be a useful tool?
c. Is there anything you want me to know as we progress through the semester? 10. When you are done blogging, click "Publish Post"
11. Most importantly, EMAIL me with the link to your blog.  Send an email to adreavis@gmail.com with YourFirstandLastName's Blog.  In the body of the message, include the URL of your blog.  You can simply copy and paste it when you View Blog from your Blogger account.