Time to evaluate your blog

This is to remind you that the due date for this assignment is 4 April 2008.
For those who have completed your blog, well done !
For those who have started but not completed yet, do so !
For those who have created but have not posted anything, work it out !
For those who haven't even created the blog , what are you waiting for ?

Something to ponder :

Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go
- T.S. Elliot

Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm.
- Sir Winston Churchill

The truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time but it ain't goin' away
- Elvis Presley

Try it !

Here are a few sites that may excite you.
Try them and we'll see the effect on your blogs .

Have fun !!


http://www83.rockyou.com/slideshow-create.php

http://www.blogskins.com/

http://www.i-petz.com/

http://www.htmate.com/

http://easy-hit-counters.com/

http://www.timeanddate.com/

http://www.horoscopofree.com/en/

http://www.bloguru.com/start/

http://www.go2poll.com/

http://cbox.ws/

Once you have chosen what you want, copy the html. Then go to customize , page element and paste the html.Don't forget to save.

Originality and giving credits

When you post, make sure it's original. You can learn from others but do not copy.
I found a few similar ones !
If you are taking pictures or anything from other websites, give credits by linking the sites. Always read the terms or you may land yourself in trouble.

Clever Katya

Did you enjoy reading the book ? It is one of the books that you need to read for literature this year.As stated in your folio task sheet, you are supposed to write a book review on Clever Katya.Once you are ready , post it in your blog.
Proof read your work and edit before publishing it.

Adding a video bar / pictures /links/ etc.

By now, you should have created your blog. I'm sure that you have posted your first entry too - My first Blog . Don't know what to write ? How about sharing your experience of creating this blog. Is this new to you? Did you find any difficulties in the process of creating this blog ? Did someone help you or did you explore on your own ?
Now, the next assignment is to add a video in your blog. It's not as difficult as you think. As usual, sign in first. Then, click the word Customize which is at the right hand corner of your blog.
After that, choose " Add a Page Element ". Choose video bar and click " add it to blog ". In the box for Search Expression, type any video that you like and save changes. Now , the video is ready to be viewed in your blog. If you have successfully added the video , try adding a picture to your blog. Repeat the same procedure for other page element.
GOOD LUCK !

What is a blog ?

Hi,

Do you know what a blog is ? A blog is an electronic diary where you can write your personal thoughts about what is happening in your life and what is happening on the web.

For this semester , you are going to learn how to create a blog and share your ideas online .What should you do first?

Go to this website : http://www.blogspot.com and follow the instruction given.

1. You can use any name for the address.

2. The content should include your reflection or your experience of the topics
given.
3. Language used must be Standard English as this blog is for evaluation.
4. Net etiquette is very important.