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Have you ever wanted to have your own web site? Would you like to share your experiences with other educators? In this session we will walk you through setting up your own blog/website using tools freely available. No HTML or Programming knowledge required. If you can write an email then you can blog.
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How to Setup Your Own Blog
Bob KepfordStateCenter.com
State Center ConsortiumClovis, California
What is a BlogA blog (a contraction of the term weblog) is a website, usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order. "Blog" can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog
Blogging is NOT for Everyone
More Than a Blog
Content Management
System
CMSA content management system (CMS) is a computer application used to create, edit, manage, search and publish various kinds of digital media and electronic text.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Content_Management_System
Themes / Skins
Plugins
Demo Here
• Create a WordPress.com account
• Name your blog/web site
• Choose your theme
• Make your first post
Now What?Promote Your Blog
Social Networking FlickrVimeo
YoutubeTwitter
Domain NamesThe main purpose of a domain name is to provide symbolic representations, i.e., recognizable names, to mostly numerically addressed Internet resources.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_name
Web HostingA web hosting service is a type of Internet hosting service that allows individuals and organizations to provide their own website accessible via the World Wide Web.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_Hosting
Other OptionsBlogger blogger.comTumblr tumblr.comDrupal Drupal.org
Typepad typepad.comEdublogs edublogs.orgTwitter - Twitter.com
Questions?There are NO dumb questions here.
Email: [email protected] Personal Blog: bobkepford.com/blog