Thursday, September 29, 2011

Your Blog

We are going to be setting up electronic portfolios using blogger. We will be adding work to it throughout the year. If you do not have access to a computer at home don't worry, if you use your class time wisely you will have enough time in class

Task 1: set up a gmail account:

Task 2: Create your blog

Task 3: Pick a name for your blog - a good name is: ".....portfolio" do not include your last name or any piece of information that could be used to "tracked you down."

Task 4: Pick your design and layout. Remember that the purpose is to highlight your work throughout the year. Stay away from glitz and glamour that will distract the viewer.

Task 5: turn off the nav bar and change the comment moderation. (Help will be provided)

#navbar {height: 0px; visibility: hidden; display: none;}

Task 6: Create a logo that represents you. It may be a copyright free picture/clip art or you can create your own using a computer program. this will be posted as a gadget. You will do a very small write up explain why you picked the logo you did. It will be posted as a gadget under your logo.

Task : Become a follower of my page, picture link (Help will be provided)