STEP #3 - Blogging Your Journey
You will create your own blog and blog about your journey through your Genius Hour time. Each day when we have Genius Hour, you will reserve time during class (or at home later if you prefer) to blog about your journey.
You already have an Office 365 account. If you login to your account, you can click on the YAMMER app, find your class, and use that as your blogging tool. Or, if you prefer, you may use an alternate blogging tool, such as Google's Blogger. If you choose an outside tool, you will need to send a link to your teacher to share your weekly blogs.
You already have an Office 365 account. If you login to your account, you can click on the YAMMER app, find your class, and use that as your blogging tool. Or, if you prefer, you may use an alternate blogging tool, such as Google's Blogger. If you choose an outside tool, you will need to send a link to your teacher to share your weekly blogs.
Blog Requirements
Three parts:
1. PAST: What did you accomplish this week? What has gone wrong? What challenges have you faced? What have you learned in the process? Chart the progress of your project. 2. PRESENT: What are you working on right now? Are you on track for completion? What adjustments do you need to make to your timeline? 3. FUTURE: What do you plan to do next? What is your schedule for tomorrow and the next day? What is on your TO DO list? |
Plus, add a photo to each blog entry! |
If you choose to use BLOGGER:
Step-by-step guide to starting a blog
To start using Blogger, sign in with your Google Account. Click on the nine boxes to find the Google apps. Click the "More" link at the bottom, and scroll down until you see Blogger. Note: When you use Blogger, make sure you comply with the Blogger Content Policy and Terms of Service. 1. Create a new blog:
Tip: You can use your blog topic, name, audience, or even location to choose your blog name and address. Find your URL 2. Use the Blogger dashboard To open the Blogger dashboard, sign in to Blogger The Blogger dashboard will list your blogs with some quick links on the right.
3. Manage your blog Once you have created your blog, you will be redirected to your blog’s dashboard where you can build and manage your blog.
You can use the left menu to see your posts, pages, comments, stats, manage earnings and campaigns, and more. Learn how to change your blog’s look. Learn how to control access to your blog. To go back to your Blogger dashboard, at the top left, click My blogs. 4. View your blog You can see how your blog looks in two ways.
To change or manage the navigation bar:
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TIPS FOR WRITING QUALITY BLOGS
Click the buttons below to read how to write the best blogs.
DIRECTIONS for SUBMISSION (If using a blogging tool other than YAMMER):
Each day as you finish your blog, make sure to send a copy to your teacher if you're using a blogging tool other than YAMMER. You can simply insert the blog post URL in the box below and send that to your teacher. OR For Blogger, you can share with your teacher at [email protected]. OR Send your teacher a copy as an attachment or a link to it at [email protected]. |