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Blogging!. What is a Blog?. A we b-log Online journal / diary Latest entries at the top A (usually) public place for your thoughts Share text, photos, videos Multiple authors possible Each entry from one author Quick and easy publishing Short updates Scrapbook- ish for memories
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What is a Blog? • A web-log • Online journal / diary • Latest entries at the top • A (usually) public place for your thoughts • Share text, photos, videos • Multiple authors possible • Each entry from one author • Quick and easy publishing • Short updates • Scrapbook-ishfor memories Whatever you want it to be
Why Blog? • Many ways for people to get your content • Inbox, RSS feeders, online • Have a conversation with commenters • Find others with like interests– form your own community! • Ideas are often stream of conscience– just post it! • Can be focused or free-form • Free!
How CC Blogs • Main page, click on Wordpress icon Centraliacollege.wordpress.com • Inside CC • Sustainability • What’s happening • eLearning (we moved!) • eLearningCentralia.Wordpress.com
If being an egomaniac means believing in what I do, in my art and my music… then in that respect you can call me that… I believe in what I do, and I’ll say it. --John Lennon
Why YOU should blog! • It’s fun - share with family and friends • Voice your opinion • Challenge yourself • Put yourself out there in the public eye • Provide a professional voice • Review past posts • Track your personal growth • Can have multiple blogs with one account • Bragging (lol)
Wordpress! • www.wordpress.com • Sign up for a free account • Name your first blog • Start posting • Invite others to read what you’ve written