Weblogging Tutorial
NSF - NECC 2003
Weblogging Tutorial
Project Weblog Address: http://anvil.gsu.edu/necc2003/
What is a Weblog?
Weblogs are spaces on the web where you can write and post about a topic or several topics. Unlike traditional websites, they provide instant, type-n-click publishing that can be done anywhere, anytime and from any browser. And, the best thing about weblogs is that they encourage discussion and interaction from many participants, not just a select few. Weblogs are sometimes referred to as “blogs” and the act of posting to a weblog is often called “blogging”. In educational circles, they are frequently referred to as “EduBlogs” or “Schoolblogs”
Sample Weblogs
Edublog Insights: http://anne2.teachesme.com/
NewsQuest: http://anvil.gsu.edu/NewsQuest
Lindsay G.’s Lounge: http://anvil.gsu.edu/LindsayG/
Student Blog’etin: http://www.bayareawritingproject.org/mlkDailyBlogetin/
B-villeblog/AnElementaryWeblog: http://manila.cet.middlebury.edu/bvilleblog/
Weblogg-ed Vol 2: Using Weblogs in Education: http://www.weblogg-ed.com
Step-by-Step “Blogging”
A. Creating a News Item
- Go to http://anvil.gsu.edu/necc2003.
- Click on “NECC 2003 Notes - Delegation Journals & Discussion” located on the left navigation bar.
- a) Login to the site by clicking the “Login” text at the bottom right corner.
b) Type your e-mail and password in the boxes provided.
c) Click the “Login” box. - Click “News” on the “Editors Only” menu located near the top of the page. A “‘PENDING NEWS ITEMS” screen will appear.
- Click “Create a News Item” located on the left of the screen. A “CREATE NEWS ITEM” screen will appear.
- a) Fill in the “Title” of your item and its associated “URL” . (Leave the URL blank if you don’t have one.)
b) Select the associated ”Department” from the drop down menu.
c) Type your news note in the “Description” text box.
*** PRECAUTION: At this point, it is encouraged that you highlight all of your text and then press the “Ctrl” and “C” keys simultaneously to copy your text to the computer’s clipboard.
Sometimes the news items do not transmit and this action will save you from having to retype your text.
- Click the “Create News Item” box. A preview screen of your news item will appear.
8. a) If your text does not appear, paste your clipboard text by clicking the cursor into the “Description” text box and then pressing the “Ctrl”and “V” keys simultaneously.
b) Proof your text.
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If you need to make changes, make them in the “Description” text box and click the “Post Changes” box.
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If it does not need editing, click the “Release” box and then click the “Post to Home Page” box.
- Click “Home” on right side of page to return to main page.
B. Adding a Comment to a News Post
- Click on the “Comment” button below the News Item. A “comments” pop-up window will appear.
- Type your comment in the “Comment”text box.
- Click the “Submit” box.
- Close the “comments” pop-up window.
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