This document provides instructions for creating a blog through Blogger.com aimed at children. It outlines the basics of making a blog including having internet access and a Gmail account. It walks through choosing a blog title and address, posting a first blog entry, customizing the template and adding gadgets. Tips are provided for advertising the blog and getting feedback through commenting on other blogs. The goal is to help children create an online portfolio to showcase their creativity.

1. Every Child Can
Blog!
An interactive workshop by
Fatima Salman and Zainab Salman

2. Introductions:
• Your name
• Your age
• Your Class & School
• Reason for coming to this workshop

3. Like a website
of your own
Writing and
Editing
Preserving your
work
Compiling your
archives under
one roof
Getting comments
and feedback on
your work
Having an online
portfolio
A display of your
creativity

4. Three basics for making a blog:
1. Internet Access
2. A Gmail account
3. Ideas and Material to post

5. Sign in
Go to www.blogger.com

6. Making a Blog
Your Blogger Dashboard:

7. 1. Choose a title for your blog.
2. Choose an address.

8. Ideas for Blog Titles
Specific
• ____’s Writings
• ____’s Artwork
• ____’s Stories
• ____’s Poetry
General
• ____’s Creations
• ____’s Archives
• ____’s Ideas
• ____’s Masterpieces

9. Blog Address
This is what you type to visit your blog.
You can put your full name in the address.
www.___________.blogspot.com

10. Confirm your decision by clicking ‘Create Blog’.

11. Start Posting
Click on the ‘New post’ button.

12. YOUR FIRST POST!
Write your post title here.
Choose a font colour for
your post’s text.
Click here to insert a picture.

13. Write your first post.
And publish it.

14. Look at your blog by clicking at the ‘View Blog’ button.

15. Template of your blog
Go to your dashboard by typing:
www.blogger.com in the search bar
Click the name of your blog

16. Now, click on the word ‘Template’, in the left side bar

17. A big page like this will open up. Choose a design

18. A page like this will open up.
Click on the ‘Apply to blog' button

19. Click on the ‘View Blog’ button to look at your
blog.
Your blog now has a special wallpaper
of your choice as a background!

20. Adding Gadgets
Click on ‘Layout’ on the left hand side.
This will open up. Click on Add a Gadget.

21. This window will open up:
Scroll down and look at gadgets. Add the ones you like.

22. Gadgets you must have:
•Text (A short introduction)
•Follow by Email.
•Blog Stats (Page views)

23. Write a title.
Write a short introduction of your
blog.
Now save it.

24. Writing your short introduction
Your short introduction may contain:
• A greeting and your name.
• Things you like to do.
• A little about your blog.

25. Follow by email

26. Blog Stats

27. CONTINUE POSTING!
If you have any questions, ASK!

28. Making Pages
Pages are made just like posts.

29. Suggestions and examples of
pages
• About Me
• Introduction
• ComingSoon
• Contact

30. Write your detailed introduction
Your introduction may contain:
• Your full name, age & class.
• Things you like, eg: your favourite books, movies,
etc.
• Your hobbies and interests.
• Your co-curricular activities.
• Links to other social sites, if you are on any.

31. Ideas for advertising for your blog
Now that you have a blog, you need to tell people about it. Here
are some ideas about how to advertise for your blog:
o Make a bookmark containing your blog address
o Write an e-mail to your family and friends, where you can
tell them about your blog
o Post an explanation on social sites like facebook and twitter
where you can also include a link
o Tell others about your blog when they ask you about what
you’re doing these days
Soon, you’ll have a number of page views on your blog!

32. Visits to every ones’ blogs!
Visit, comment, give feedback, and follow

33. Tips to remember when
commenting
• Always tick the ‘Notify Me’ button to
receive a notification if the author replies to
your comment.
• Always reply to the comments posted on
your blog.
• Give positive comments with constructive
feedback.

34. Thank you!
THAT’S ALL,