Step 1: Watch the tutorial I've provided. Note: There are numerous tutorials available regarding how to set up a blog on Blogger. If this one isn't as informative as you'd like, choose another. If you have additional questions, don't hesitate to contact me. In fact, there are numerous sites that help a person build a blog. I chose this one because it's free and easy.
Step 2: Create a blog using the instructions provided in the tutorial. As you can see in the video, it literally takes about 5 minutes. You're welcome to keep it simple or jazz it up. For class purposes, we're mainly going to rely on the blog to post writing I'd like you to share with classmates, so there really isn't a need for "bells and whistles," unless you decide to do so and unless you are technologically sound.
Note: In creating the blog, be sure to write down (and keep in a safe place) your blog address and password information.
Step 3: Create blog post #1:
As a means of introducing yourself, I'd like you to share your answers to the questions below. Don't think too hard about your answers. You might want to make it easy on yourself by copying the list of questions and pasting them into your blog entry.
Rather than a crafted response, let your answers be gut reaction. Your answers might be one word or sentences long. Be as serious or as silly as your personality dictates! If a question stumps you or you think it's stupid, skip it. However, I'd like you to aim to answer at least 20.
- My greatest asset is __________.
- The nicest thing I ever did for anyone was __________.
- The nicest thing anyone ever did for me was __________.
- One question I have about life is ___________.
- One thing I've always wondered about is ___________.
- My teachers last year will tell you that I am __________.
- My friends will tell you that I am ___________.
- People like me because __________.
- One thing most people don't know about me is _________.
- I am an expert on __________.
- I want to know more about __________.
- When I am 30/40/50/60 (choose one), I will __________.
- Five years from now, I will __________.
- When I want to, I have the ability to ___________.
- A famous person I admire is __________ because __________.
- The bravest thing I ever did was __________.
- I have trouble dealing with __________.
- I appreciate it when teachers __________.
- I am proud of my __________.
- I like ___________ because ___________.
- I really need to ___________.
- My favorite class is __________ because __________.
- My friends make me laugh when they ____________.
- My pet peeve is ___________.
- When I am sad I ___________.
- The most stressful thing in my life is __________.
- The most influential person in my life is __________ because __________.
- If I had one hundred dollars, I would __________.
- I am named for ___________.
- It was easy to learn ____________.
- It is difficult to learn __________.
- I have no regrets about __________.
- I regret __________.
- A friend once showed me how to ___________.
- I like ____________ music, particularly these songs: ____________.
- My favorite color is ____________.
- One dish I can cook well is ___________.
- My favorite place on earth is ___________.
- What is a mistake that taught you a lesson? What did you learn?
- What is an obstacle you face in completing this class? How can you, your classmates, and your teacher help you get around it?
Step 4: Once you've published your first post, write me a quick e-mail at the e-mail I've listed on my syllabus, giving me your blog name and your web address. As these come in, I'll link them to the class blog.
Step 5: Check the classroom blog for a list of your classmates' blogs. You can find the class blog at this address: http://lcsclitany.blogspot.com The list will appear on the right-hand side. Respond to at least one classmate's post.
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