To set up a blog and avatar, one must first log into their Wildern email and click Blogger to access the blog creation page. They then enter their name to create a limited profile blog. The blog title should be called "8w7 YOURNAME ICT Blog" and the web address set as "8w7YOURNAME.blogspot.com". Once created, the blog template can be customized by clicking buttons to make it visually appealing. Additional extension tasks include adding one's avatar and other gadgets to the newly created blog.

1. Setting Up Your Avatar and Blog
LO1 - To understand what an avatar is and be able to create one
LO2 - To understand what a blog is and be able to create one
Task1 – Set up your blog
1. Log into your Wildern email account
2. Click on more in the black bar at the top of your email and then Blogger
3. Enter your name anc choose the limited profile
4. Click the new blog button
5. Give your blog a title. Call it 8w7 YOUR NAME ICT Blog
6. Give it a web address. Call it 8w7YOURNAME.blogspot.com
7. Click create blog
Task 2 – Customise Your Blog
1. Click on the name of your blog
2. Click on the template button
3. Click on the customise button
4. Make your blog look cool!
5. Click apply to blog to keep your changes
Extension Tasks
1. Can you add your avatar onto your blog?
2. Can you add another cool gadget to your blog?