Blogger

2. Now that we are in gmail, we are able to utilize the many features available to us. 3. In the top left is a menu bar with labels like “Calendar”, “Documents”, “Photos”, “Reader.” Choose “more” and scroll down to “even more.” This will open an entire page of Google products. 4. Under “Communicate, Show and Share”, we are looking for “Blogger.” 5. When the home page opens up, **DO NOT** CHOOSE “Create a Blog.” Above this big orange tab is a place for you to sign in with your gmail account. 6. When you get to the display name, type in your first name. Do not use your last name. 7. Accept the Terms of Service and click the orange Continue arrow. 8. Now you will name your blog. Be creative here. Your blog is a reflection of you. As such, it should be named to reflect your personality, but at the same time project a positive image. If you have any questions about your chosen blog name, ask Mrs. Schroeder or Ms. House for a reaction. 9. Now you can customize your blog. 10. Congratulations…you have a blog.
 * Becoming Blogger**

1. Choose a title that describes the post. For you first post, call it “Welcome”, or some such greeting. 2. In the body section, tell the world about you. When posting on the blog, be careful not to give out personal information or any details that can identify your location. 3. When you are finished, click on “Publish Post.” 4. Now view your blog. 5. At the top, choose “Customize” and then “Dashboard”. 6. The Dashboard is the control center for you blog(s) and allows you to change the settings and permissions. 7. Choose “Settings” under the blog you want to edit. 8. From the menu bar, choose “Permissions.” 9. Since you are young and innocent and teenagers, for the purpose of this assignment, you are going to allow me administrative permissions. The ONLY thing this will be used for is to delete inappropriate content in the event that you are unable to type. 10. Click on “Add Authors”. 11. Type in bravesearth@gmail.com.
 * New Posts**

1. From the very top left Google menu, choose “Reader.” 2. At the top left, is a button that says “Add Subscription.” 3. Type in [] and click Add. 4. You are now “following” our new class blog. 5. On the left, you will see a link that says “Land Locked Ocean Science” followed by a number (probably 2). Click on this and the latest posts will be displayed in the right frame. 6. Here you will find your first (second) blog assignment. 7. The second part of this assignment is to begin following another blog. In Google menu, choose “Blogs” again. 8. Spend a little time sifting through millions of blogs to find one that interests you. 9. Add it to Reader and make a post of your reaction to the blog.
 * Following Blogs**