1. by
Susan R. Wills
http://mrswillblog.blogspot.com
2. •Learn how to create a Blog
•Learn how to import
photos, slideshows, video, links, audi
o, and gadgets into a Blog
•Discover ways to use Blogs
•Identify Blog Resources
12. In the Dashboard-
click on “Edit
Posts”
Click “Edit Posts”
After editing, click
“Publish Post”
13. Your blog has been published!
You can edit your blog at www.blogger.com
You can view your blog at
www.(yourblogname).blogspot.com
14. Before posting student pictures or
information online--be sure to have a
written permission and check your
system’s Technology Resources
Agreement . Example:
http://www.gcs.k12.al.us/pdf/tr_agreement.pdf
15. Step 1: Click on
“Posting” Tab
Step 2: Click
on “Add
Step 4: Click on Step 5: Click on Image” icon
“Choose File”
and locate photo Step 6: Click on Step 3: Choose
on hard drive “Layout” and
“Image Size”
Step 7: Click on
“Done”
19. Step 1: Save
audio file
(podcast) to your
computer
Step 2: Login to
www.gcast.com
Step 3: Upload
audio file to your
Gcast account
Step 4: Copy &
paste url address
for your Master
Playlist into
Blogger
37. Features to Look
For:
USB Connection
SD card
4 Megapixels is
sufficient
Compare
cameras at
websites such as
www.consumerreports.org
www.pcmag.com
38.
39.
40. Advertise your library
•Raise money through donations
•Include addresses of State Senators and
Representatives
Showcase student Learning Projects and Activities
•Podcasts
•Book Reviews
•Videos
•Slideshows of events (Read Across America)
Source of Information for Parents, Students
•Library Policies, rules, etc.
•Links to websites
•Accelerated Reading information
Notas do Editor
Blogging Tool, Message Board, Student e-mail with special safety featuresFree version is Advertisement supported. Paid version (without advertisements) is $3.00- $4.25 per student (depending on how many students subscribe). Content Monitoring- certain domains can be blocked by the teacher.
Allow audience participant to create blog. Note: Content issues when user clicks on “Next Blog”
I. Add images from either Computer or The Web
Show some of the gadgets online. Categories: News, Tools, Communication, etc.
Formats accepted: avi, mpeg, QuickTime, Real, wmv (Windows media)--- 100 MB max. Make sure to check file size before uploading.
Free hosting site for podcasts.Advantage--- 1 website to host all your podcasts
Upload Photos
Locate saved images- I usually save to the Desktop- makes it easier to find.
Most images are in jpg file format. May take a while to upload- if so- choose 1 or 2 files at a time to upload.
Choose images to upload
Do not have to choose every category.
Choose transitions or a Cool Shape
Create Slideshows
RockYou.com
Smilebox.com
Animoto.com
Slide.com
Must Have!! USB Connection60 minutes of videoSoftware- includes capabilities to cut/edit videos, e-mail videosMicrophone- NOT ALL THAT GREAT!!!
Consumer Reports.org Good website to compare digital cameras.I recommend a camera with: USB connection or SD card slot
Griffin Recorder for iPod- Amazon.com
Ipod Recorder
Encourage others to write State Senators & Representatives. Podcasts- Reader’s Theatres Videos- Brainyflix, Illustrate books, etc.Library Policies- Lost books, hours, library aides. Links- Public Libraries