Blogger Orientation

Hybrid EH 101

Blogger Orientation

• short for web log• multiple purposes (personal,

professional, educational)• formal or informal• individual or group authored

Characteristics• added to frequently• most recent post at the top• posts are archived (categories &

tags)• readers can comment and subscribe

(RSS)• multiple types of content

Content

texthyperlinksimagesvideoaudioTwitter and Facebook feedsblogroll

Rationale

public audienceencourages dialogue3-D vs. 1-Dportfolio of work

Accessing

1. go to www.blogger.com2. log in using Google account3. click "New Blog"

Create Blog

Start New Post

Adding Media

Inserting a Hyperlink

Select and highlight the word(s) that will become the hyperlink.

Inserting a Hyperlink

Click "link" button.

Inserting a Hyperlink

Copy source page's URL.

Inserting a Hyperlink

Paste source page's URL into dialogue box and click Ok button.

Labeling Posts

Blogger Help

Helpful Links

Blogger Help's YouTube Channel

Getting Started Guide

Following a Blog

Go to Reading List at bottom of Blogger homepageClick "Add"

Following a Blog

Double-click to enter text