This is Part 2 of a presentation created for students at Fort Hays State University. This part contains an overview of blogs. Clickable links are available at http://www.fhsu.edu/library/tlc/Online-Tools-Group-Projects/

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2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN2I1pWXjXI As you watch , think about these questions: Why are blogs such a big deal? How have blogs changed the media landscape? What kinds of blogs are mentioned in the video? How can this tool be useful in an academic situation? Watch this short video about blogs. When you’re done, go on to the next slide. BLOGS

4. How would writing an assignment for a blog be different than writing a "traditional" assignment? Image from www.coxandforkum.com BLOGS

7. Some popular FREE blogging programs are: BLOGS

8. BLOG TITLE Page link 1 Page link 2 Post Jan 12 Post Jan 11 Post Jan 3 Post Dec 22 Widget 1 Widget 2 Widget 3 Front Page – always the most recent posts. going back by time of post Pages – static = always the same Widgets Posts – “NEWS” Create a new post from the blog “dashboard” after signing in to WordPress New posts push the old posts down, and eventually off, the page. Blog Structure

10. Watch this tutorial about using WordPress: http:// www.slideshare.net/TaniaAlekson/how-to-use-word-press Even if you’re an experienced blogger, there are some additional considerations you should be aware of when blogging for class, like privacy and organization. When you’re done, visit http://wordpress.com and set up an account. Then go on to Part 3 - wikis. WordPress Tutorial