Lab 1: Blogger

Digital Media & Production A

Lab 1: Blogger

Problem:  In order for students to submit their work in Digital Media A, they must create a blog for Mr. Smith to check their assignments.

Objective: Using their personal Google ID, students will create, personalize, and share with Mr. Smith a blog using www.blogger.com.

Project Requirements:

1. Sign in to Google using your Google ID (If you do not have one, create one…It is free)

2. Go to www.blogger.com (you can access this through the options on the Google menu)

3. Create a blog following the steps provided on the website.

4. Give your blog a unique URL (example: studio143andmore.blogspot.com) and share this URL on the given link on Mr. Smith’s website.

5. Personalize your blog any way you like.

6. Make your first post to your blog – Have you ever used a blog before and what did you use before (1 full paragraph)

            *Note to students: When I say “Paragraph” I mean you must have a topic sentence plus at least 3 supporting sentences. This is a MUST!*

Grading Criteria (10 points)

1. You have a Google ID – 2 points

2. Create your own blog using www.blogger.com – 2 points

3. Post your name and blog address to Mr. Smith’s Google Form – 2 points

4. Personalize your blog with your own settings – 2 points

5. Make your first post to your blog in a complete paragraph – 2 points