Blogging for

techno geeks

What? Why? Who? How?

Jami Howard Graphic & Web Designer

blog

What is a blog?

Webèlog

A blog is a place for storing and

sharing information on the internet.

What kind of information?

desires ANY

THING YOUR

Websites that are actually blogs:

Why do we blog?

Because we have something to say

Because we have something to SHARE

I like to cook

I like to draw

I like Pokémon

I like history

Martha Payne Started a photo-blog, taking

pictures of her lunch at school

every day. She would rate her

lunches on how healthy they

were and how tasty they were.

She is now famous and has

travelled all over the world!

She is only nine years old!!

How Do we blog? A few ideas to get you started

FIRST

Always, always,

always ask your

parents first before

you create a blog.

seco

nd

Choose a platform Check out kidblog.org

Your teacher helps you and your

classmates run your blogs

Or blogspot.com and also wordpress.com

Stay smart – safety first Many blogging platforms (like blogspot and

wordpress) are made for people who are at least 13

years old. This is for your protection and safety. If you

and your parents decide to use a blogging platform that

is open to the public, please remember to use your head

and do not post anything too personal.

Be aware of Stranger danger in real life & online

DO NOT POST: •  Pictures of yourself

•  Pictures of your friends

•  Your last name

•  Your address

•  Your phone number

•  The name of things like your school, sports team, etc

DO POST: •  Pictures of your art

•  Stories and poetry you’ve written

•  Papers or projects that you’ve done for school

•  Your opinion on news and pop culture

•  Other people’s work that you enjoy

Any questions?

jami@imajworks.com