2. Step 4: Name your blog and url, make sure you name it using something that will be
easy for the Exam Board and myself to identify you.
Step 5: Choose a template, it is best to choose one that really goes with the theme
or colours you are planning to use in your production. If you are unsure of what to
choose you can always change this template later on.
STEP 6: Start blogging!! The main tab you will use here is “Posting”. This will allow
you to put your work up and tell us a little something about it. There are also some
other tabs for you to experiment with; Settings, Layout, and Monetise. This is where
you go crazy and make your blog your own.
4. STEP 9: When you are complete with the personal details a screen like this should
pop up. Press skip this a the bottom of the screen.
STEP 10: You will then get a screen like this pop up. This is where you can begin to
upload your files. If you click on bulk upload you can upload as many files as you
want at once. If you just need to upload one file go to single upload. These options
are found on the top light green/ blue coloured menu.
STEP 11: Upload your file. This step is very simple, you can give a description if you
like but this is not necessary as you should be giving a description of your work in
your blog. Make sure to give your document a good title though.
6. STEP 15: PUBLISH POST. It is important you click on this or you will loose
everything you have just worked on. Then click on “View Post” and you’ll get to see
your blog and post!!!
Go to our homepage www.springwoodmedia.blogspot.com I will be putting up all
our homework and deadlines here. So if you happen to loose a document you will
be able to find it here. Also, on the ride side of the screen add yourself as a follower.
I need to get everyone as a follower so I can keep a close eye on your work and give
you feedback on your work here.
Other things to keep in mind:
• Your blog isn’t just for your assignments to be put up. You can
also use this as a diary to track your progress and to comment
on any changes that you have decided to make to your project.
• You can create your own header in your blog. If you want to do
this, and I recommend that you do. I can give you a quick
tutorial on this to get you started.
• Make sure you have a clear style going on in your blog.
• Don’t be afraid to experiment, you may figure out something
cool to share with the class.
• You can also embed YouTube videos just like these
documents, all you need to do is find your uploaded video and
copy the “embed” information. Any videos that I upload can
be found at http://www.youtube.com/user/springwoodmedia.
• It is important to experiment with all technology available to
you as a media student. The more you get comfortable with
technology the easier it will be for you in the future.