Monday, March 7, 2011

Welcome to Brave New World!

Today we will:
  • Read and discuss the syllabus and jot down notes
  • Explore the class blog, "Brave New World"
  • Join Google and create a blog in Blogger
  • Write a brief entry in your blog about what you expect from this class 
  • Join my blogroll by copying the web address of your blog and posting it as a "Comment" to this blog entry along with your name
  • Customize your blog by
    1. Creating a blogroll that connects your blog to your classmates and me
    2. Disabling the "captcha" for Comments
    3. Customizing the module for blog posts
  • Write Blog 1: Diagnostic Essay--Summary and Response to "Hype" 
HOMEWORK
Log into your blog and explore the "Design" tab, especially the features "Add a Gadget" and "Design Template." Personalize your blog as you wish, but ONLY include information you are comfortable with everyone knowing!