Blogging Instructions

How to contribute your ideas and comments to room 11’s blog: http://room11sbloghettyblog.blogspot.com/

Step 1: Create a Gmail account: (AT HOME)
Because of strict ICT protocols using email, creating a gmail account can only be done from home and cannot be accessed from school. However, this is a necessary process in order to start your blogging experience.

Go to http://www.google.co.nz/ >click on Gmail (top left) > Sign up for Gmail In order to protect your identity, PLEASE DO NOT type personal information about yourself.

USERNAME & PASSWORD: Make sure that your username & password is something that you can remember. Write it down and put it somewhere safe Follow instructions and fill in all fields. When fully completed, you should see a message saying congratulations! You've successfully signed up for Gmail. Click > I’m ready – show me my account

Step 2: Creating your blog: (AT HOME)
Go to https://www.blogger.com/start In 3 easy steps you will have created a stylish blog that will enable you to be part of the blogging experience by posting your thoughts, ideas and opinions.

Step 3: Signing In: (AT SCHOOL)
Go to https://www.blogger.com/start and click > sign in (top right) Then click > http://room11sbloghettyblog.blogspot.com/ this will only give you access to posts comments on your blog.

Step 4: Using an Alias name:
When you are filling out your blog profile, NEVER EVER put down your personal details. Always use an Alias name e.g. "peach-izzle11"

TIPS:
Always stay on task when posting a comment, don’t go off the topic. Use your blog for educational purposes. This will enhance your learning by getting real feedback from other students and teachers. This maybe from members in your class, mountain group or from school’s around NZ or, from school's around the world.

ENJOY BLOGGING and BE SAFE!