it is a www.kidblog.org tutorial

1. How to use
kidblog.org
By: Sidra Meah

2. Open browser and go to www.kidblog.org

3. If you are a teacher signup first.

4. Sign up with google or create a different
account.

5. After successfully signing up…….

6. …You will come to this page.

7. Create New Class (it is an online classroom)

8. Name your class and give a brief description

9. 30 day free trial (watch 3-min video for more
information)

10. Now that you have created a class, click “Enter a join-code” on
the top right corner

11. Click “enable” where it says “Role: student”… you will see a
code that your students will use to log in.

12. You will see this sample post on your home
page… click edit on the top right corner

13. You can now edit this post and write a welcome note for your
students.

14. Scroll down and you can change background settings as well as
title fonts. Ones you are done click “update”

15. Your welcome post is now ready.
 This is where
you can find your
students.

16. To upload or create a post, click “New post”….

17. You will now come to this page

18. To add header image… choose a file from
“My computer” or other options on the left.

19. After you have chosen an image click “Insert”

20. Now you have a header image. Click on Post
Title.

21. Edit your “post title”

22. You can either type your post or upload it
from online platforms such as google drive

23. Choose the appropriate file for the blog post

24. Click “publish” on the top right…

25. Choose your audience. If you click teachers: only you can view your
post. If you click classmates: your students can view your post as well. If
you make it public: everyone can view it, also those who are not in your
classroom.

26. You have now created two blog
posts.(Teacher)

27. If you are a student: click on “Enter your class
code”

28. Enter the class code your teacher provided
(class code: 8h5bhqg)

29. Now signup with just your name and
password. (E-mail is not required)

30. Click sign up.

31. After you have successfully logged in you will
see this page. Click on Ms. Meah’s class.

32. Click on “welcome to your classroom blog”
post on your teacher’s page

33. Read the welcome note

34. If you like, scroll down and leave your teacher
a comment.

35. Post your comment.

36. You can go back to your home page by clicking Ms. Meah’s class. For (students to create a blog post,
click on the top right corner “New Post”

37. You can add header image, write a post, give it a title and
insert links/ images and even upload files from your computer.

38. You now created a new post.
 Your
teacher will
be able to
view your
posts.

39. However, the next time you log in to your blog, click Login on
the top right.

40. Search for your class my entering your
teacher’s e-mail address. Then click Go.

41. Click on the link that comes up.

42. Enter your name and password to log in.

43. Ones you are done with your work….

44. Click on your name on the top right and then
click log out.

45. kidblog
• Kid blog allows both teachers and students to integrate technology
into their everyday teaching and learning practices.
• It is a kid friendly site since teachers are in charge and can view
student activity.
• Students get to use technology in ways that is beneficial for them in
the future.
• Students are introduced to technological words such as (login,
password)
• The concept of blogging is good for writing / typing practice
• Students get to demonstrate creative thinking.

46. Thank you!
References:
http://kidblog.org/home/#why-kidblog