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Creating & Using Blogs

A Blog is a Social Networking Tool that can be used for teaching and learning purposes, communication, project management and presentations. There are many Blogging applications available for free on the Internet such as WordPress, PBWiki and Blogger.

In these tutorials you will learn: guidelines for creating Blogs; how to create a Blog; how to create posts and post comments; and how to manage a Blog.

Guidelines for Creating Blogs and Building a Community of Blog Readers

These are a few general guidelines to follow when creating a Blog.

Creating a Blog (and an Account) using "WordPress" Blogging Tool

In this section, you will learn how to create a Blog and an Account using Wordpress.

Configuring Your Blog

Learn how to Configure your blog through this tutorial.

How To Create the First Post

In following this tutorial, you will learn how to create the first post in your Blog.

Managing Posts (Viewing/Editing/Deleting/Search)

In this section, you will learn how to manage posts in your Blog.

How to Access, Read Comments and Add Comments to a Blog

In this section, you will learn how to access, read comments, and add comments to your Blog.

Managing Comments (approve/unapprove/delete/mark as spam)

Learn how to manage comments in your Blog through this tutorial.

Need More Help?

If you have viewed the full tutorial but are still having trouble creating your personal website, email the CTLE or visit the Instructional Technology Lab for individual assistance. The lab is located in STT 589 (5th Floor St. Thomas Hall - Harper McGinnis Wing).