There was definitely a buzz in the air as students exited my lab last week. We have been talking about our blogs for weeks, created "paper" posts, and created "paper" comments as well. Last week the big moment finally happened, and students were excited. A new crop of seventh graders have begun creating their blogs and launching themselves in to the global community. Although they have just begun designing, and not uploaded their first posts, it is still a big moment. Students will continue working on their blog designs for the rest of this week. There are so many options and those uniform templates are quickly changing as student blogs are taking on their own personalities and becoming unique. We have many resources available to help you add widgets/gagdets, your "About Me", and finally upload your first posts. These resources can be found in the "Resource Folder" next to each student workstation. In addition, the second page of my blog is dedicated to blogging. The second link will take you to a Google doc which contains numerous links to different blogging resources. This includes some "help" tutorials from Blogger. Speaking of "help"; can you find the "help" tab on your blogger account? I will share my thoughts on widgets and gadgets letting you know which specific ones you will need to be sure to have on your blog. You will receive one final resource which will be a "guide" for you throughout this process. You will receive a "Blog Design Rubric" during class this week. Please be sure to refer to it as you are working on your blog.
Choosing the colors for your blog is very much a personal process and which color combinations are "right" is really a matter of personal preference for the most part. There are certain colors you should try to avoid. Those "high viz" or neon like colors are very harsh on a reader's eyes. You should try to avoid using those. The color "red" should also be used sparingly. This color can be used for emphasis, but it too, is a harsh color. I found an interesting site which may help some of you select your color palette.
Check it out: "Symbolism of Color."
So please have fun with your blogs this week.
Additional Resources:
Here are links to the resources in your folders. Many thanks to Mrs. Finnemore for creating them for us.
Adding Widgets/Gadgets to Your Blog- You will need to have at least 3 widgets/gadgets on your blog. You must include a page counter and a subscription link. Many of you have asked about my "Clustr Map." This a great one to include as well. Google Translator is another super widget. Blog rolls are also good widgets to include. You could put some of your classmates' blogs in your rolls. Vokis are also fun to include. This video was created by a student and shows you how to add your Voki. I would strongly suggest avoiding games. We have found these to be very distracting to your readers. Please be very careful if you include any games. Make sure they do not have any advertising and place them where they will not distract from your words.
Adding your "About Me" to your blog. This resource will help you take your About Me from your Google drive and place it on your blog.
Uploading your first blog post. I'm not sure if you will get to this point this week. I need to get your feedback to you first. This will most likely take place next week, but just in case the resource is here for you.
Have a blast!!! But more importantly- GO SOX!!!!
Choosing the colors for your blog is very much a personal process and which color combinations are "right" is really a matter of personal preference for the most part. There are certain colors you should try to avoid. Those "high viz" or neon like colors are very harsh on a reader's eyes. You should try to avoid using those. The color "red" should also be used sparingly. This color can be used for emphasis, but it too, is a harsh color. I found an interesting site which may help some of you select your color palette.
Check it out: "Symbolism of Color."
So please have fun with your blogs this week.
Additional Resources:
Here are links to the resources in your folders. Many thanks to Mrs. Finnemore for creating them for us.
Adding Widgets/Gadgets to Your Blog- You will need to have at least 3 widgets/gadgets on your blog. You must include a page counter and a subscription link. Many of you have asked about my "Clustr Map." This a great one to include as well. Google Translator is another super widget. Blog rolls are also good widgets to include. You could put some of your classmates' blogs in your rolls. Vokis are also fun to include. This video was created by a student and shows you how to add your Voki. I would strongly suggest avoiding games. We have found these to be very distracting to your readers. Please be very careful if you include any games. Make sure they do not have any advertising and place them where they will not distract from your words.
Adding your "About Me" to your blog. This resource will help you take your About Me from your Google drive and place it on your blog.
Uploading your first blog post. I'm not sure if you will get to this point this week. I need to get your feedback to you first. This will most likely take place next week, but just in case the resource is here for you.
Have a blast!!! But more importantly- GO SOX!!!!
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