Welcome to Your Senior Tech Blog.

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Welcome to your Senior Tech blog. A blog, for anyone who doesn't know, is a web page that is updated and typically contains information about a specific subject. Blogger is free with your Google account and you can create your own to share what you are passionate about with the world.

Blog examples: 

 Adventure : https://theadventureblog.blogspot.com/
Food: https://pinchofyum.com/
Technology: https://techcrunch.com/
Movies: https://www.rogerebert.com/

A blog is a powerful tool because of the contributions of its followers. Commenting on our class blog will be part of your grade throughout the year.

Please follow these Procedures: 
  • Write your comment as you would a letter. Use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation. No acronyms ie: LOL or slang. -2 points for incorrect grammar. 
  • Never reveal personal information about yourself. No last names, addresses, screen names, email names. This is a public space so anything you say can be seen by anyone in the world.
  • Never disrespect someone. "Do unto others as they would do unto you."  No matter what someone writes, respect their opinion and do not offend. You will be removed from the blog and be responsible for lost points for those assignments. 
  • Don't just write your opinion. Include facts, from sources you find. Link to the sources but do not include something you have not analyzed first. 
  • Be aware of copyright. Make sure what you use is copyright free. (Just because you found it online does not mean it is free for you to use without permission). 
  • Stay on topic and keep it about education.  
We will go over in class what I expect of the blog. Please respond by clicking the Comment button and saying "Hi it's (your name)to your classmates. When you click Comment you will be prompted to setup a profile. Select LIMITED BLOGGER PROFILE. 

Best practices for blog posts: 

  • PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE POST BEFORE COMMENTING. -2 Points if it is evident you did not. 
  • Type up your response in a Google Doc first. Proof read before copy/pasting it into the comment section. This is good practice in case the post does not register, you will still have the Google Doc as proof. *(THIS HAPPENS OFTEN)

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